Stanley & Iris (1990): Cast & Box Office
Stanley & Iris is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Martin Ritt, starring Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox, Jane Fonda and Stephen Root. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Star Partners II Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stanley & Iris About?
The premise of Stanley & Iris without spoilers.
An illiterate cafeteria cook catches the eye of a newly widowed woman who runs the company kitchen. As they grow closer, she learns he cannot read. After he loses his job, she dedicates her evenings to teaching him literacy in her kitchen, forging a gentle bond that offers both hope and companionship.
Stanley & Iris Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- car
- character names as title
- forenames as title
- illiterate man
- short order cook
- purse snatcher
- ironing
- two on a bike
- father son relationship
- reference to led zeppelin
- inventor
- nursery
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- punching a time clock
- reading a letter aloud
- airport
- voice over letter
- adult learns to read
- love
- cook
- widow
- bakery
- tutoring
- education
- coworker coworker relationship
- bakery worker
- working class
- map
- fired from a job
- library
- bus
- punctuation in title
- ampersand in title
- three word title
- pregnancy
- slapped in the face
- baby
- unemployment
- illiteracy
- death of father
- based on novel
Stanley & Iris Cast & Characters
Robert De Niro leads the cast as Stanley Cox, with Jane Fonda as Iris King and Stephen Root as Mr. Hentley. Directed by Martin Ritt; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Ritt
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Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox -
Jane Fonda as Iris King -
Stephen Root as Mr. Hentley -
Loretta Devine as Bertha
Also Starring in Stanley & Iris
· 14 more- Swoosie Kurtz Sharon
- Martha Plimpton Kelly King
- Zohra Lampert Elaine
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr. Leonides Cox
- Jamey Sheridan Joe
- Eddie Jones Mr. Hagen
- Julie Garfield Belinda
- Harley Cross Richard King
- Katherine Cortez Jan
- Fred J. Scollay Mr. Delancey
- Mary Testa Joanne
- Karen Ludwig Melissa
- Kathy Kinney Bernice
- Dortha Duckworth Librarian
Stanley & Iris Box Office
Stanley & Iris grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
Stanley & Iris Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stanley & Iris.
Cars in Stanley & Iris
34 cars on screen, including the 1987 Buick LeSabre and the 1965 GMC TDH 4519.
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1987 Buick LeSabre Important role -
1965 GMC TDH 4519 Minor role -
Allard J2X Background role -
1974 AMC Gremlin Background role
Stanley & Iris Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Stanley and Iris” and “Letters”.
- Also known as
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- Stanley and Iris
- Letters
- Union Street
- Lettere d'amore
- Stanley und Iris
- Cartas a Iris
- Stanley és Iris
- למדי אותי לאהוב
- 스탠리와 아이리스
- Стэнли и Айрис
- Стенли и Айрис
- Stanley a Iris
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- Brevet til Iris
- 史丹利与爱莉丝
- Para Iris, com Amor
- Iris i Stanley
- Stanley ja Iris
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Stanley & Iris FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Stanley & Iris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stanley & Iris?
Stanley & Iris runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Stanley & Iris released?
Stanley & Iris was released on February 9, 1990.
Who directed Stanley & Iris?
Stanley & Iris was directed by Martin Ritt.
More films by Martin Ritt Who is in the cast of Stanley & Iris?
Stanley & Iris stars Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox, Jane Fonda as Iris King and Stephen Root as Mr. Hentley, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Stanley & Iris make at the box office?
Stanley & Iris grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
Does Stanley & Iris have a post-credit scene?
No. Stanley & Iris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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