Summaries

Devastated by President Kennedy's assassination, Dallas-based hairstylist Lurene Hallett boards a bus for the funeral in Washington D.C. where she meets a perplexing father and his daughter who greatly impact her journey.

Michelle Pfeiffer stars in an Oscar®-nominated role as Lurene Hallett, a Dallas hairstylist whose trip to President Kennedy's funeral takes a powerful turn. Devastated by his assassination, she boards a bus to Washington D.C. where she meets a perplexing father and his daughter who greatly impact her journey.

Dallas hairstylist Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated when President Kennedy is assassinated a few hours after she sees him arrive at Love Field. Despite her husband Ray's prohibition, she decides to attend the funeral in Washington D.C. Forced to travel by bus, she befriends Jonell, the young daughter of Paul Cater. Sensing that something is wrong, her interference leads the mixed-race trio on an increasingly difficult journey to Washington D.C. with both the police and Ray looking for them.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Details

Keywords
  • father daughter relationship
  • hairdresser
  • john f. kennedy assassination
  • jacqueline kennedy character
  • loss of an infant child
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 11, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Production companies Orion Pictures Sanford/Pillsbury Productions Via Rosa Productions

Box office

Budget $18000000
Gross US & Canada $1014726
Opening weekend US & Canada $301000
Gross worldwide $1014726

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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