All That Heaven Allows

1955 · directed by Douglas Sirk

Rating
81/100
Hit
yes

Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.

All That Heaven Allows (1955), directed by Douglas Sirk, rates 81/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Jane Wyman
  • Rock Hudson
  • Agnes Moorehead
  • Conrad Nagel
  • Virginia Grey
  • Gloria Talbott
  • William Reynolds
  • Charles Drake
  • Hayden Rorke
  • Jacqueline deWit

Crew

  • Russell Metty — Director of Photography
  • Frank Gross — Editor
  • Fred Baratta — Editor
  • Frank Skinner — Original Music Composer
  • Peggy Thompson — Screenplay

More from Douglas Sirk

  1. Imitation of Life (1959) — 88/100 · hit
  2. The Tarnished Angels (1957) — 82/100 · hit
  3. All I Desire (1953) — 82/100 · hit
  4. Lured (1947) — 80/100 · hit
  5. Written on the Wind (1956) — 78/100
  6. There's Always Tomorrow (1956) — 75/100

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