The Bridges of Madison County
GPTKB entity
Statements (389)
| Predicate | Object |
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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
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| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
remains a classic romantic novel.
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| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
2.35:1
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Mandy_Moore
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
notable for its cinematography.
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| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Freddie_Francis
gptkb:Jack_N._Green |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Color
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
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| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
external conflict |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| 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
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:Bartlett_Sher |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Joel_Cox
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| gptkbp:ended |
bittersweet ending
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| 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
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| gptkbp:film_length |
135 minutes
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| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:N/_A
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Iowa
gptkb:Madison_County,_Iowa |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
January 2014
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| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
popular in book clubs |
| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:2014_at_Williamstown_Theatre_Festival
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:N/_A
A Thousand Country Roads |
| gptkbp:follows |
love story
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| 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
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| gptkbp:influenced |
romantic fiction
film adaptations of novels subsequent romantic dramas subsequent romance novels |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced subsequent romantic novels.
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| 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
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life events
photographs of bridges |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-446-51780-2
978-0-553-09312-2 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a classic romantic film.
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| gptkbp:lyricist |
gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
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| 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
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| gptkbp:music_style |
contemporary musical theatre
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| gptkbp:musical_released_in |
gptkb:2014
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1992
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Warner_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
emotional response
adult readers nostalgia cult following best-seller widely read and discussed. reflection on choices |
| gptkbp:received |
Tony Award nominations
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| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1995
June 2, 1995 |
| gptkbp:release_date_international |
September 29, 1995
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| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
theatrical |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1995
gptkb:2014 |
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1995
gptkb:Warner_Bros. |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1995
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:None
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| 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
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| gptkbp:runtime |
2 hours 30 minutes
135 minutes |
| gptkbp:sales |
over 10 million copies
over 50 million copies |
| gptkbp:screenings |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Richard_La_Gravenese
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| 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
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:The_Bridges_of_Madison_County_(soundtrack)
features a score by Clint Eastwood. |
| gptkbp:stage_play_book_by |
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
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| gptkbp:stage_play_book_writer |
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
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| gptkbp:stage_play_lyricist |
gptkb:Jason_Robert_Brown
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| 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
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| 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
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| 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
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| 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 |
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4
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