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Shy People

Shy People

Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.

A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of Louisiana.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shy People
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1987-05-14
  • Runtime: 118 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (22 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $769,119
  • Production Companies: The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9212
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh

as Diana

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

as Ruth

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

as Grace

Merritt Butrick

Merritt Butrick

as Mike

John Philbin

John Philbin

as Tommy

Don Swayze

Don Swayze

as Mark

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

as Paul

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

as Candy

Michael Audley

Michael Audley

as Louie

Brad Leland

Brad Leland

as Larry

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Shy People trailer (Cannon Films)

External Links

Keywords

journalistsibling relationshipdrug addictionlouisianaswampbayourural areacajoons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shy People?â–Ľ

Shy People is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1987-05-14.

Who are the main actors in Shy People?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton, Merritt Butrick, John Philbin, .

Where can I watch Shy People online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shy People is available.

Is Shy People based on a true story?â–Ľ

Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.

What is the IMDb rating of Shy People?â–Ľ

Shy People has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 22 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shy People?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $769,119 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shy People?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shy People filmed?â–Ľ

Shy People was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shy People?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Shy People is 118 minutes.

Is Shy People suitable for kids?â–Ľ

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

Will there be a sequel to Shy People?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shy People.

Does Shy People have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

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

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