All That Heaven Allows

"How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?"

1955 1h 29m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 352

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.

“How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?”

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Cast

Jane Wyman
Cary Scott
Rock Hudson
Ron Kirby
Agnes Moorehead
Sara Warren
Conrad Nagel
Harvey
Virginia Grey
Alida Anderson
Gloria Talbott
Kay Scott
William Reynolds
Ned Scott
Charles Drake
Mick Anderson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Douglas Sirk
Writers: Harry Lee, Peggy Thompson, Edna L. Lee
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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71 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Douglas Sirk, shot by Russell Metty. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Frank Skinner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Fred Baratta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson and Agnes Moorehead carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0047811 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Douglas Sirk directs. Russell Metty behind the camera. Frank Skinner scores. Fred Baratta cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
271 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Douglas Sirk, shot by Russell Metty. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Frank Skinner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Fred Baratta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson and Agnes Moorehead carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?".
8IMDB entry: tt0047811 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 13 different titles around the world.