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The Wedding (1998)

1998-02-22 · 3h 0m · EN
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Two men. Two different worlds. One final decision.

Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.

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Charles BurnettDirectorLisa JonesWriter

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Halle BerryHalle BerryShelby ColesEric ThalEric ThalMeade HowellLynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldCorinne ColesCarl LumblyCarl LumblyLute McNeilMarianne Jean-BaptisteMarianne Jean-BaptisteEllen ColesCynda WilliamsCynda WilliamsLiz OdisPeter Francis JamesPeter Francis JamesIsaac ColesMichael WarrenMichael WarrenClark ColesShirley KnightShirley KnightGram (Miss Caroline)Richard BrooksRichard BrooksLincoln OdisMargo MoorerMargo MoorerEmmaline

Keywords

FamilyMusicianRelationshipMarriageEngagement

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · Tv MovieTheme affinityFamily · Musician · RelationshipMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance · Family

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Frequently asked questions about The Wedding

What is The Wedding about?

Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.

How long is The Wedding?

The Wedding has a runtime of 180 minutes.