Movie·1991·1h 41m
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
A love story unlike any you've ever seen.
Directed By
Simon Callow
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.
Written By
Michael Hirst
Producer
Paul Bradley, Ismail Merchant
Cinematography
Walter Lassally
Music
Richard Robbins
Editor
Andrew Marcus
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
14 votes
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// cast
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Miss Amelia
Keith Carradine
Marvin Macy
Cork Hubbert
Cousin Lymon
Rod Steiger
Rev. Willin
Austin Pendleton
Lawyer Taylor
Beth Dixon
Mary Hale
Lanny Flaherty
Merlie Ryan
Mert Hatfield
Stumpy McPhail
Earl Hindman
Henry Macy
Anne Pitoniak
Mrs. McPhail
Frederick Johnson
Jeff
Lauri Raymond
Sadie Ricketts
Joe Stevens
Henry Ford Crimp (as Joe Stephens)
Keith Wommack
Tom Rainey
Kevin Wommack
George Rainey
Laura Burns
Molly Kelly
Megan Bowman
Townsperson
Fred Brumfield
Townsperson
// crew
Crew
Simon Callow
Director
Paul Bradley
Executive Producer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Andrew Marcus
Editor
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Michael Hirst
Screenplay
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