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Love Letters

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
803
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Love Letters (1999)
Drama

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 ... Read allAn 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 politica... Read allAn 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 succe... Read all

  • Director
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writer
    • A.R. Gurney
  • Stars
    • Steven Weber
    • Laura Linney
    • Kirsten Storms
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    803
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writer
      • A.R. Gurney
    • Stars
      • Steven Weber
      • Laura Linney
      • Kirsten Storms
    • 20User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Steven Weber
    Steven Weber
    • Andrew Ladd
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Melissa Gardner Cobb
    Kirsten Storms
    Kirsten Storms
    • Teenaged Melissa
    Tim Redwine
    • Teenaged Andrew
    Isabella Fink
    • Melissa - Age 7
    Stephen Joffe
    Stephen Joffe
    • Andy - Age 7
    Chas Lawther
    Chas Lawther
    • Harry
    Patrick Galligan
    Patrick Galligan
    • Charlie Jenkins
    Jackie Richardson
    Jackie Richardson
    • Ella
    Emily Hampshire
    Emily Hampshire
    • Gretchen Lascelles
    Eve Conroy
    • Miss Conroy
    Marcia Diamond
    • Kitty Walpole
    June Whitman
    • Mrs. Pommeroy
    Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore
    • Bob Bartram
    Richard Anselmo
      Pixie Bigelow
      Pixie Bigelow
      • Woman in park
      • (uncredited)
      David Christo
      David Christo
      • Sam
      • (uncredited)
      Jon Gallagher
      • Football Player
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Stanley Donen
      • Writer
        • A.R. Gurney
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      User reviews20

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      9Aglaia000

      Charming Love Story

      This is a charming film. Rather than attempting to dazzle its audience with special effects, Love Letters chooses to delve into the intricate relationship between two life-long friends and lovers (Andy and Melissa). At the same time, the script allows for an analysis of interpersonal relationships. How do our parents shape us? What part do our circumstances ultimately play in how our lives proceed? How much should one sacrifice for love? And how strong can love be?

      Stanley Donen did a beautiful job of making a movie that never leaves one room span an entire world of emotions. Although there are flashbacks into different parts of the characters' lives, the true action of the movie never leaves Andy's home library. Donen peppers his set with details that are revealed throughout the course of the film. Indeed, a library seems the only possible setting once one realizes the importance of words in this film. Witty and heart-wrenching, Love Letters is a fabulous text that has been well-rendered on the small screen.

      On a less critical note, I adored this movie. Now I'm in search of a copy of the play. I'd like to compare how the screenplay differed from the original play.
      9catwoman

      Romantic & Though Provoking

      This movie was very well done. The history of the life long affair and correspondence of Melissa and Andrew was involved and captured my attention from the start. The movie reminded me of the power of words in a relationship. It brought tears to my eyes by the end of movie. It was wonderful and I hope that it is released on video for purchase, as I forgot to start my VCR.
      8SUPERNOVA HEIGHTS

      Romantic story about time and Love

      I watch this film late at night and I discover a good television film by Stanley Donen (The director of the great Singing in the rain)

      It tell us a romantic story about a man and a woman who are very friends but they follow different ways,so they use letters to communicate both.

      sometimes Movies make for television show us bad quality productions,but this little film teaches us that there are good lost films in the video or television.

      Love Letters:Delicious Film
      bnicholls

      Not like the stage play

      If you have seen the live stage play, the movie version has no resemblance to it whatsoever in terms of overall concept, other than the basic plot. The stage play, or reading might be a better description, forces the audience to listen, and use their imagination. It is a unique and fascinating production. If you liked the movie, there is no guarantee that the stage version would be your cup of tea.
      timawa

      Moving

      I work at home with the TV on. I usually just listen to whatever movie is playing but when this movie started, I tried to work at first glancing once in a while on the screen. But as the movie wore on, I just had to stop work and just sit in front of the TV so as not to miss anything. By the end if it I was shedding tears. I found this to be a truly moving movie and I can't wait to see it again. Steve Weber and Laura Linney put in tremendously subtle yet passionate performances that I've put them in my mental list of actors/actresses to watch from now on.

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      • 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.
      • Connections
        References 60 Minutes (1968)

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      • Release date
        • April 12, 1999 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Cartas de amor
      • Filming locations
        • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
      • Production companies
        • Columbia TriStar Television
        • Marstar/Mandy Films
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 40m(100 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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