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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)

โ€œWelcome to Savannah, Georgia. A city of hot nights and cold blooded murder.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 651 votes 2h 35m r DramaCrimeMystery

#75 of 113 films from 1997 #2935 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by John Lee Hancock

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Overview

A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends.

Cast

John Cusackas John Kelso
Kevin Spaceyas James Williams
Jude Lawas Billy Carl Hanson
Alison Eastwoodas Mandy Nichols
Jack Thompsonas Sonny Seiler
Irma P. Hallas Minerva
Paul Hippas Joe Odom
Lady Chablisas Chablis Deveau
Dorothy Loudonas Serena Dawes
Anne Haneyas Margaret Williams
Kim Hunteras Betty Harty
Geoffrey Lewisas Luther Driggers
Richard Herdas Henry Skerridge
Leon Rippyas Detective Boone

Facts

Release dateNovember 21, 1997
Runtime155 min (2h 35m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$25,100,000 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119668

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Questions

How long is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil runs 155 minutes (2h 35m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 651 votes, which places it #75 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 35%) and #2935 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
John Cusack as John Kelso; Kevin Spacey as James Williams; Jude Law as Billy Carl Hanson; Alison Eastwood as Mandy Nichols; Jack Thompson as Sonny Seiler; Irma P. Hall as Minerva.
What is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18344.

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