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The Jilting of Granny Weatherall (1980): Cast

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The Jilting of Granny Weatherall is a 1980 drama directed by Randa Haines, starring Geraldine Fitzgerald as Granny Weatherall, Henry Fonda and Lois Smith. It runs 57 minutes.

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The Jilting of Granny Weatherall (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
57 min
Director
Randa Haines
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Jilting of Granny Weatherall About?

The premise of The Jilting of Granny Weatherall without spoilers.

Granny Weatherall, an eighty‑year‑old firebrand (Geraldine Fitzgerald), dominates her doctor and children yet never controls her fate. Memories force her to confront the shame of being jilted at the altar, a regret that eclipses her achievements. Her independence carries her through her final day, and the adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter’s story shows women who wait for life rather than seize it.

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Cast & crew

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall Cast & Characters

Geraldine Fitzgerald leads the cast as Granny Weatherall, with Henry Fonda and Lois Smith as Cornelia. Directed by Randa Haines; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Randa Haines

More films directed by Randa Haines, best-rated first: Children of a Lesser God, The Ron Clark Story, Dance with Me and Wrestling Ernest Hemingway.

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The Jilting of Granny Weatherall FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Jilting of Granny Weatherall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Jilting of Granny Weatherall?

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall runs 57 minutes.

When was The Jilting of Granny Weatherall released?

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall was released on March 3, 1980.

Who directed The Jilting of Granny Weatherall?

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall was directed by Randa Haines.

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Who is in the cast of The Jilting of Granny Weatherall?

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall stars Geraldine Fitzgerald as Granny Weatherall, Henry Fonda and Lois Smith as Cornelia, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Jilting of Granny Weatherall have a post-credit scene?

No. The Jilting of Granny Weatherall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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