In a Shallow Grave


1h 32m 1988

Brief Synopsis

When Garnet Montrose returns home to West Virginia after suffering horrible facial disfigurement from wounds suffered in WWII, he enlists the a mysterious, young farmhand to deliver notes to his former sweetheart, Georgia. However, Garnet soon begins to suspect that his new friend is betraying his t

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1988
Production Company
American Playhouse; Film Trustees Ltd
Distribution Company
Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Location
Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

When Garnet Montrose returns home to West Virginia after suffering horrible facial disfigurement from wounds suffered in WWII, he enlists the a mysterious, young farmhand to deliver notes to his former sweetheart, Georgia. However, Garnet soon begins to suspect that his new friend is betraying his trust, and delivering more than letters.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1988
Production Company
American Playhouse; Film Trustees Ltd
Distribution Company
Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Location
Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 1988

Released in United States on Video February 8, 1989

Released in United States Spring May 6, 1988

Broadcast over PBS on "American Playhouse" February 21, 1990.

Began shooting July 20, 1987.

24 minutes have been restored to the version appearing on "American Playhouse."

Released in United States on Video February 8, 1989

Released in United States April 1988 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (American Cinema) April 14-28, 1988.)

Released in United States Spring May 6, 1988