Steel Magnolias (1989)

The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways

Truvy (Dolly Parton) prepares for Shelby’s funeral, and Spud (Sam Shepard) decides to go with her to offer his sympathies.

Directed by Herbert Ross.

Released in 1989 by Sony.

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  • character-type: Hairdresser
  • character-type: Wife
  • character-type: Husband
  • editors-choice: Tear Jerkers
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Tearjerkers
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Understated
  • mood: Emotional
  • primary-occasion: Other
  • secondary-occasion: Funeral
  • prop: Tie
  • prop: Hair Jelly
  • setting: Salon
  • theme: Loss
  • theme: Life and Death
  • theme: Grief
  • actor: Dolly Parton
  • actor: Sam Shepard
  • director: Herbert Ross
  • producer: Ray Stark
  • cinematographer: John A. Alonzo
  • composer: Georges Delerue
  • costume-designer: Julie Weiss
  • production-designer: Edward Pisoni
  • role-name: Truvy Jones
  • role-name: Spud Jones
  • screenwriter: Robert Harling
  • year: 1989
  • studio: Sony