Stanley & Iris
“Some people need love spelled out for them.”
1990•PG-13•1h 44m•6.5•Released
DramaRomance
An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.
Director
Martin Ritt
Writer
Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$6M
Languages
English
Studio
Star Partners II
Cast
Jane Fonda
Iris King
Robert De Niro
Stanley Cox
Swoosie Kurtz
Sharon
Martha Plimpton
Kelly King
Jamey Sheridan
Joe
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Leonides Cox
Zohra Lampert
Elaine
Loretta Devine
Bertha
Kathy Kinney
Bernice
Harley Cross
Richard King
Julie Garfield
Belinda
Karen Ludwig
Melissa
Dortha Duckworth
Librarian
Stephen Root
Mr. Hentley
Eddie Jones
Mr. Hagen
Production
Company
Star Partners II
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Company
Lantana Productions
Producer
Arlene Sellers
Producer
Alex Winitsky
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