Splendor in the Grass

Elia Kazan takes a stab at the universal truths of teenage heartbreak. In 1920s Kansas, star-crossed lovers struggle with repression and expectations, leading to tragedy. It's a fairly earnest affair, all told.

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Elia Kazan directed Splendor in the Grass in 1961. See Elia Kazan's full filmography, where to start with Elia Kazan, or where to go after you've seen everything by Elia Kazan.

Splendor in the Grass was released in 1961 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 124 minutes.