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Grand Canyon is a american film of genre Drama directed by Lawrence Kasdan released in USA on 25 december 1991 with Danny Glover
Grand Canyon (1991)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 25 december 1991
Length 2h14
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Children's films
Rating67%
Grand Canyon is a 1991 American drama film directed and produced by Lawrence Kasdan, and written by Kasdan with his wife Meg. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film is about random events affecting a selection of diverse characters, the film explores the race- and class-imposed chasms which separate members of the same community. Grand Canyon was advertised as "The Big Chill for the '90s", in reference to an earlier Kasdan film.
Synopsis
After attending a Lakers basketball game, an immigration lawyer named Mack (Kevin Kline) finds himself at the mercy of potential muggers when his car breaks down in a bad part of Los Angeles late at night. The muggers are talked out of their plans by Simon (Danny Glover), a tow truck driver who arrives just in time. Mack sets out to befriend Simon, despite their having nothing in common.Actors
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