Film

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

1980 · 57m · Drama · TV Movie

Granny Weatherall (Geraldine Fitzgerald) is a spunky old lady of eighty who bosses around her doctor and her children. She seems so strong and in control, and yet she has never had the upper hand in her destiny. One morning, a flood of long-forgotten memories bring her to the realization that of all her accomplishments, she cannot console herself for the shame-filled day she was left standing at the alter. Still, her indomitable will to live and act independently infuses the last day of her life. Adapted from the short story by acclaimed writer Katherine Anne Porter ("Ship of Fools"), The Jilting of Granny Weatherall reminds us of the plight of many women who wait for life to claim them, rather than seek life out for themselves.

Richard Dow

George

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Granny Weatherall

Lois Smith

Cornelia

Roy Cooper

William

William Swetland

Galton

Robert Gerringer

James

Doris Belack

Olive

Frederick Coffin

Dr. Harry

Mia Dillon

Hapsy

Gladys Clements

Nurse

Ben Kapen

John

Ralph Drischell

Father Connelly

Parker McCormick

Lydia

Henry Fonda

Self - Series Host (uncredited)

• Randa HainesDirector
• Corinne JackerWriter
• Katherine Anne PorterStory
• Phylis GellerProducer
• Calvin SkaggsProducer
• Robert GellerExecutive Producer
• Jonathan TunickOriginal Music Composer
• Stanley WarnowEditor
• Barbara ClamanCasting
• Judy CourtneyCasting

Release date

March 3, 1980

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

57m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie