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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

A love story unlike any you've ever seen.

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1991-03-28
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $184,890
  • Production Companies: Merchant Ivory Productions, Film4 Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.6174
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

as Miss Amelia

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

as Marvin Macy

Cork Hubbert

Cork Hubbert

as Cousin Lymon

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

as Rev. Willin

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

as Lawyer Taylor

Beth Dixon

Beth Dixon

as Mary Hale

Lanny Flaherty

Lanny Flaherty

as Merlie Ryan

Mert Hatfield

Mert Hatfield

as Stumpy McPhail

Earl Hindman

Earl Hindman

as Henry Macy

Anne Pitoniak

Anne Pitoniak

as Mrs. McPhail

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Trailers & Clips

UK Blu-Ray Trailer

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is a Drama, Romance, Comedy, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1991-03-28.

Who are the main actors in The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine, Cork Hubbert, Rod Steiger, Austin Pendleton, .

Where can I watch The Ballad of the Sad Cafe online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is available.

Is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe based on a true story?â–Ľ

A love story unlike any you've ever seen.

What is the IMDb rating of The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $184,890 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Merchant Ivory Productions, Film4 Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Ballad of the Sad Cafe filmed?â–Ľ

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is 101 minutes.

Is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Ballad of the Sad Cafe.

Does The Ballad of the Sad Cafe have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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