An ambitious U.S. Senator reflects back on his life after the death of a woman whom he loved and kept in contact with only through correspondence. The movie is told in flashbacks as the two first meet as children and begin their lifelong...
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Andrew Ladd
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| Laura Linney | ... |
Melissa Gardner Cobb
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| Kirsten Storms | ... |
Teenaged Melissa
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Tim Redwine | ... |
Teenaged Andrew
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Isabella Fink | ... |
Melissa - Age 7
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| Stephen Joffe | ... |
Andy - Age 7
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Chas Lawther | ... |
Harry
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| Patrick Galligan | ... |
Charlie Jenkins
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| Jackie Richardson | ... |
Ella
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| Emily Hampshire | ... |
Gretchen Lascelles
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Eve Conroy | ... |
Miss Conroy
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Marcia Diamond | ... |
Kitty Walpole
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June Whitman | ... |
Mrs. Pommeroy
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| Aaron Ashmore | ... |
Bob Bartram
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Richard Anselmo | ... |
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| Pixie Bigelow | ... |
Woman in park (uncredited)
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| David Christo | ... |
Sam (uncredited)
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Jon Gallagher | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| Mandy Lee Jones | ... |
Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)
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| David Tompa | ... |
Brother Billy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stanley Donen | ||
Written by
| A.R. Gurney | ... | (play "Love Letters") |
| A.R. Gurney | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Howard P. Alston | ... | associate producer (as Howard Alston) |
| Leonard Goldberg | ... | executive producer |
| Martin Starger | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Lee Holdridge | ||
Cinematography by
| Mike Fash | ... | director of photography (as Michael Fash) |
Editing by
| Robert M. Reitano | ... | (as Robert Reitano) |
| Philip Weisman | ||
Editorial Department
| Irene Kassow | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Gary M. Zuckerbrod | ||
Production Design by
| Dan Yarhi | ||
Art Direction by
| Elis Lam | ||
Set Decoration by
| Steve Shewchuk | ... | (as Steve Schewchuk) |
Costume Design by
| Vicki Graef | ||
Makeup Department
| David R. Beecroft | ... | hair stylist (as David Beecroft) |
| Christine Hart | ... | makeup department head |
| Anne Morgan | ... | hair stylist: Laura Linney |
Production Management
| Christopher J. Danton | ... | unit production manager (as Christopher Danton) |
| Karen Frankel | ... | post supervisor |
| Karen Thornton | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Myron Hoffert | ... | first assistant director |
| Nancy Hughes | ... | second assistant director |
| Effy Papadopoulos | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Bill Harman | ... | construction coordinator (as Bill Harmon) |
| Jeffrey A. Melvin | ... | property master (as Jeff Melvin) |
| Ian Nelmes | ... | scenic artist |
| John Davis | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Jae Pak | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Clive Thomasson | ... | co-decorator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Owen Langevin | ... | production sound mixer |
| Joe Melody | ... | sound supervisor |
| Jim Fitzpatrick | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Erika Schengili-Roberts | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| John Stoneham Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
| Bryan J. Thomas | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Boucher | ... | focus puller |
| Steve Ferrier | ... | chief set electrician (as Steven Ferrier) |
| John Hobson | ... | camera operator |
| Brad Hruboska | ... | b camera steadicam |
| Robert Johnson | ... | first company grip |
| Michael DiIeso | ... | rigger (uncredited) |
| Bruce Macaulay | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Stephen Spurrell | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Tina Gerussi | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Donna Dupere | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mia Sturup | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Will Hoddinott | ... | location manager |
| Ron Gwynne | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Stan Jones | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Blanche McDermaid | ... | script supervisor (as Blanche Medermaid) |
Transportation Department
| Jazz Helie | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Brian Travers | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Nora L. Ferris | ... | insurance broker |
| Rose Lister | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Lesley Myers | ... | production coordinator (as Lesley R. Myers) |
| Heather Shaw | ... | production accountant |
| Kristie Breslin | ... | executive assistant to executive producer: Leonard Goldberg (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1999) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Echo Sound Services (sound editing)
- Pebblehut Love Services (production services by)
Storyline
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An ambitious U.S. Senator reflects back on his life after the death of a woman whom he loved and kept in contact with only through correspondence. The movie is told in flashbacks as the two first meet as children and begin their lifelong correspondence. He grows into his political aspirations and leaves her behind, as she becomes a struggling artist. While he is successful, she has a rocky life.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original Broadway production of "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney opened at the Edison Theater on October 31, 1989 and ran for 96 performances. The play was nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References 60 Minutes (1968). See more » |