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How to Make an American Quilt
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How to Make an American Quilt

Fri, Oct 6, 1995
  • Drama
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

Soon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to clear her head, Finn visits her grandmother, Hy, and great aunt, Glady Joe Cleary, in Grasse, Calif. There, Finn learns that Hy and Glady Joe are members of a group of passionate quilters, and over the course of her visit she is regaled with tales of love and life by women who have collected rich experiences and much wisdom.

Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 6, 1995
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Jun 14, 1996Originally 15; downgraded on video
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jun 19, 1996
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 1, 1996
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    as Finn Dodd
  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft
    as Glady Joe Cleary
  • Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    as Hy Dodd
  • Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    as Constance Saunders
  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    as Em
  • Maya Angelou
    Maya Angelou
    as Anna
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