Crazy in Alabama

Crazy in Alabama
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAntonio Banderas
Written byMark Childress
Based onCrazy in Alabama
by Mark Childress
Produced byDebra Hill
Starring
CinematographyJulio Macat
Edited byRobert C. Jones
Maysie Hoy
Music byMark Snow
Production
companies
Columbia Pictures
Green Moon Productions
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release dates
  • September 9, 1999 (1999-09-09) (Venice)
  • October 22, 1999 (1999-10-22) (United States)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million
Box office$2 million

Crazy in Alabama is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Antonio Banderas in his directorial debut and written by Mark Childress based on his novel. It follows a troubled housewife and television actress (Melanie Griffith), who had allegedly killed her abusive husband. She secretly attempts to hide the remains, while driving and travelling. Her nephew (Lucas Black) helps the people expose the town's corrupt and murderous sheriff (Meat Loaf). It marked Dakota Johnson's film debut.