Steel Magnolias
Six extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears.
1989 · 1h 57m · PG
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Herbert Ross
Overview
A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
Director and cast
- Herbert Ross Director
- Sally Field as M'Lynn Eatenton
- Dolly Parton as Truvy Jones
- Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux
- Daryl Hannah as Annelle Dupuy
- Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher
- Julia Roberts as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
- Tom Skerritt as Drum Eatenton
- Sam Shepard as Spud Jones
- Dylan McDermott as Jackson Latcherie
- Kevin J. O'Connor as Sammy Desoto
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