Crazy in Alabama (1999)

Name: Crazy in Alabama
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1999
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Melanie Griffith, David Morse, Lucas Black, Cathy Moriarty, Meat Loaf

1h 51m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

An abused woman escapes to California, chasing her dream of stardom, while her young nephew remains in Alabama, grappling with the aftermath of a racially charged murder linked to a corrupt sheriff. As she navigates the challenges of Hollywood, he confronts the harsh realities of prejudice and injustice in their small town. Their parallel journeys intertwine themes of ambition and social conscience, highlighting the stark contrasts between the pursuit of dreams and the fight for equality. Both characters seek liberation, one from personal torment and the other from systemic oppression.

Cast

Melanie Griffith David Morse Lucas Black Cathy Moriarty Meat Loaf Rod Steiger Richard Schiff John Beasley Robert Wagner Noah Emmerich Paul Ben-Victor Dakota Johnson Fannie Flagg Barbara Tasker Elizabeth Perkins