The Bridges of Madison County

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical
gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
cult following
box office success
successful film adaptation
film differs from novel
home media success
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
gptkbp:album gptkb:2014
gptkbp:artistic_legacy remains a classic romantic novel.
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 2.35:1
gptkbp:audience theatre-goers
musical fans
received positive reviews.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Robert_James_Waller
Robert James Waller was a writer and academic.
gptkbp:author_notability Robert James Waller became famous for this novel.
gptkbp:award gptkb:Best_Original_Score
gptkb:5
2
Best Orchestrations
gptkbp:awards New York Times Bestseller
various awards
Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
New York Times bestseller
Book of the Month Club selection
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
The Bridges of Madison County (novel)
novel by Robert James Waller
gptkbp:box_office $182 million
$182.5 million
grossed over $182 million.
gptkbp:budget $22 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Jared_Grimes
gptkb:Samantha_Barks
gptkb:Ariana_De_Bose
gptkb:Misty_Copeland
gptkb:Steven_Pasquale
gptkb:Kaitlyn_Black
gptkb:Lindsay_Mendez
gptkb:Carmen_Cusack
gptkb:Cynthia_Erivo
gptkb:Jenna_Ushkowitz
gptkb:Laura_Osnes
gptkb:J._Harrison_Ghee
gptkb:Hunter_Foster
gptkb:Michael_X._Martin
gptkb:Jasmine_Cephas_Jones
gptkb:Megan_Sikora
gptkb:Jessica_Molaskey
gptkb:J._Michael_Finley
gptkb:Kelli_O'_Hara
gptkb:Kerry_O'_Malley
gptkb:James_Snyder
gptkb:Renée_Elise_Goldsberry
gptkb:Sierra_Boggess
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Cormick
gptkb:Drew_Gehling
gptkb:Diana_De_Garmo
gptkbp:character gptkb:Michael_Johnson
gptkb:Richard_Johnson
gptkb:Caroline_Johnson
gptkb:Robert_Kincaid
gptkb:Francesca_Johnson
gptkbp:character_development emotional depth
moral dilemmas
complex relationships
Francesca's internal conflict
Robert's backstory
Francesca's journey
Robert's journey
Robert's quest for connection
Robert's romantic ideals
gptkbp:character_relationships Francesca and Robert
Francesca and her family
gptkbp:character_voice gptkb:Meryl_Streep
gptkbp:choreography gptkb:Mandy_Moore
gptkbp:cinematography notable for its cinematography.
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Freddie_Francis
gptkb:Jack_N._Green
gptkbp:color gptkb:Color
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
gptkbp:conflict internal conflict
external conflict
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
generally positive
mixed
mixed reviews
positive reviews
Tony nominations
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired adaptations
widely regarded as a classic
inspired merchandise
popular among readers
inspired tourism
inspired discussions on love
inspired discussions on personal growth
inspired discussions on sacrifice
exploration of longing
inspired discussions on marriage
popular romance genre
popular romantic film
exploration of choices
inspired discussions on the passage of time
book club favorite
popular novel
inspired discussions on nostalgia
inspired discussions on the nature of relationships
exploration of infidelity
inspired discussions on the significance of connection with others
inspired discussions on the impact of decisions on future
inspired discussions on the sacrifices made for love
inspired discussions on the importance of choices in life
inspired discussions on the significance of memories
inspired discussions on choices
inspired discussions on emotional connections
inspired discussions on fidelity
inspired discussions on life decisions
inspired discussions on longing
inspired discussions on regret
inspired discussions on the challenges of love
inspired discussions on the essence of true love
inspired discussions on the meaning of love
inspired discussions on the power of memories.
inspired discussions on the role of fate in love
inspired discussions on the search for fulfillment
inspired discussions on the complexity of human emotions
inspired discussions on the intersection of love and duty
inspired discussions on the importance of emotional honesty
inspired discussions on the fleeting nature of happiness
inspired discussions on the beauty of fleeting moments
inspired discussions on the impact of love on personal identity
inspired discussions on the role of passion in life
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:popular_culture
literary discussions
American Midwest
parodies
inspired music
inspired artworks
popular quotes
gptkbp:cultural_significance exploration of love
exploration of fidelity
exploration of regret
explores themes of love and choice.
gptkbp:directed gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:Bartlett_Sher
gptkbp:director gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Joel_Cox
gptkbp:ended bittersweet ending
gptkbp:features gptkb:photographers
Italian-American woman
gptkbp:film gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:Meryl_Streep
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award
BAFTA nominations
Academy Award nominations
Golden Globe nominations
Various awards and nominations
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_length 135 minutes
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Iowa
gptkb:Madison_County,_Iowa
gptkbp:first_performance January 2014
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Marsha_Norman
popular in book clubs
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:2014_at_Williamstown_Theatre_Festival
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:N/_A
A Thousand Country Roads
gptkbp:follows love story
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Romance
gptkb:drama
romance
romantic drama
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:1995
2005 Blu-ray
1995 VHS
1996 DVD
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Bridges of Madison County
gptkbp:influenced romantic fiction
film adaptations of novels
subsequent romantic dramas
subsequent romance novels
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced subsequent romantic novels.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Great_American_Novel
gptkb:Gothic_literature
gptkb:historical_context
gptkb:photography
American culture
American literature
American realism
Midwestern culture
postmodern literature
nostalgia
romantic literature
real-life events
emotional conflict
family dynamics
American romanticism
personal sacrifice
life choices
The Bridges of Madison County (novel)
personal experiences of the author.
romantic choices
The novel by Robert James Waller
gptkbp:influences American literature
romantic drama
contemporary romance
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:photography
travel
real-life events
photographs of bridges
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life events
photographs of bridges
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-446-51780-2
978-0-553-09312-2
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy remains a classic romantic film.
gptkbp:lyricist gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Robert_Kincaid
gptkb:Francesca_Johnson
gptkbp:motif gptkb:memory
nostalgia
travel
seasons
regret
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
Lorenzo Pizziconi
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
gptkbp:music_style contemporary musical theatre
gptkbp:musical_released_in gptkb:2014
gptkbp:narrative non-linear
reflective
omniscient narrator
linear narrative
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
flashback
gptkbp:narrative_theme love
regret
choice
gptkbp:notable_quote “ I’m not going to let you go.”
“ I love you, Francesca.”
“ This is our last chance.”
“ You have to make a choice.”
“ You’re not going to be able to forget me.”
gptkbp:notable_song It All Fades Away
' Falling Into You'
' It All Fades Away'
' One Second and a Million Miles'
' The World Inside a Frame'
' Before and After'
gptkbp:notable_songs gptkb:Falling_Into_You
gptkb:The_Bridge
gptkb:The_Last_Goodbye
gptkb:The_Lives_of_Others
gptkb:Another_Life
Before and After
It All Fades Away
One Second and a Million Miles
The Last Time I Came to You
Something from a Dream
The Bridge (Reprise)
The World Inside a Frame
Always Better
The World Inside a Frame (Reprise)
You’re Never Alone
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:page_count 171
192
gptkbp:performance_venue gptkb:Broadway
international productions
regional theatres
gptkbp:plot A photographer and a housewife have a brief affair.
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2013
gptkb:2014
gptkb:Broadway
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:Williamstown_Theatre_Festival
gptkb:Universal_Stage_Productions
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Amblin_Entertainment
gptkb:Malpaso_Productions
gptkbp:protagonist National Geographic photographer
Italian-American housewife
gptkbp:published gptkb:1992
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1992
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Warner_Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic emotional response
adult readers
nostalgia
cult following
best-seller
widely read and discussed.
reflection on choices
gptkbp:received Tony Award nominations
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1995
June 2, 1995
gptkbp:release_date_international September 29, 1995
gptkbp:release_format Theatrical
theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1995
gptkb:2014
gptkbp:released gptkb:1995
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1995
gptkbp:remake gptkb:None
gptkbp:revival gptkb:Michael_Arden
gptkb:Steven_Pasquale
gptkb:2019
gptkb:Kelli_O'_Hara
gptkb:The_Menier_Chocolate_Factory
positive
gptkbp:revival_awards Olivier Award nomination
gptkbp:runtime 2 hours 30 minutes
135 minutes
gptkbp:sales over 10 million copies
over 50 million copies
gptkbp:screenings gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Richard_La_Gravenese
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Iowa
gptkb:Madison_County,_Iowa
gptkbp:setting gptkb:1965
gptkb:Iowa
gptkb:Madison_County,_Iowa
1960s
gptkbp:setting_time gptkb:1965
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:The_Bridges_of_Madison_County_(soundtrack)
features a score by Clint Eastwood.
gptkbp:stage_play_book_by gptkb:Marsha_Norman
gptkbp:stage_play_book_writer gptkb:Marsha_Norman
gptkbp:stage_play_lyricist gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:Steven_Pasquale
gptkb:Meryl_Streep
gptkb:Kelli_O'_Hara
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:bridge
gptkb:letters
gptkb:photography
gptkb:photographs
crossroads
choices
bridges represent choices
photography represents memories
gptkbp:theater gptkb:2014
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Love
gptkb:Memory
gptkb:Sacrifice
love and sacrifice
longing and nostalgia
family and duty
gptkbp:themes gptkb:loss
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:family
love
regret
choice
explores themes of fleeting love.
gptkbp:tour gptkb:2015
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Drama_Desk_Awards
gptkb:3
gptkb:Tony_Award
2
Academy Award nominations
Golden Globe nominations
Screen Actors Guild nominations
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Robert_James_Waller
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lincoln_Center_Theater
gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:The_86th_Tony_Awards
gptkb:The_88th_Tony_Awards
gptkb:Cole_Porter
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Lea_Salonga
gptkb:Camelot
gptkb:Jessica_Vosk
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4