Steel Magnolias

~Six extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears.

Overview

A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1989-11-15
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $95904091
Runtime: 118 min

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