Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 7 wins & 19 nominations total
Sarah Zahn
- Young Carolyn
- (as Sarah Kathryn Schmitt)
Tania Burt
- Waitress #1
- (as Tania Mishler)
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- TriviaDuring the argument in the kitchen, Robert cries a little bit and turns his back to the camera, so we don't see him. When shooting the scene, Meryl Streep asked Clint Eastwood why he was filming it like that, if by doing so he was missing the opportunity to shine as an actor. Eastwood replied that the scene worked better without seeing Robert cry directly. Streep was then amazed and had praised the director's talent for thinking more about the moment, than his chance to shine as an actor.
- GoofsWhen Francesa and Robert are standing in the kitchen one night, the kitchen window over the sink shows it is dark outside. The camera swings to a shot of the refrigerator and in the background is a window but instead of being dark it is daylight outside.
- Quotes
Robert Kincaid: This kind of certainty comes but just once in a lifetime.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Clock (2010)
- SoundtracksDoe Eyes (Love Theme from 'The Bridges Of Madison County')
Composed by Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood
Conducted by Lennie Niehaus
Piano solo performed by Michael Lang
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Meryl Streep Italian Style
Meryl Streep is absolutely astonishing. I forgot it was her ten seconds into the film. That opening breakfast scene where all of her story is written in her magnificent face. As an Italian I know there is no acting involved here. She IS Italian. She reminded me of Anna Magnani in "Bellissima" there is not a single false note. Clint Eastwood, clearly, dedicates the film to her and the results are pure magic. The film is based on an unreadable book- at least I couldn't get through it, in spite of the brevity of the volume - the film however, is bound to become a classic thanks to the powerful chemistry of the stars. If you love film,like I do, I recommend you to see it once and let yourself be taken away by the truths in Meryl's eyes then go again and take note. Look at every one of her moments, from how she closes the refrigerator door to her laughter. Look at her reaction when she discovers that Clint stopped at Bari, her home town, just because he thought the place was pretty. Look at her hands, her walk and then go back to her eyes. It's a treat of the first order. Clint, in front as well as behind the camera,does a miraculous job. I passionately recommend it, no matter how young you are.
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- Aug 29, 2005
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- Los puentes de Madison
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- Budget
- $24,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $71,516,617
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,519,257
- Jun 4, 1995
- Gross worldwide
- $182,016,617
- Runtime2 hours 15 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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