The Big Chill
The Big Chill is a 1983 American comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, starring an ensemble cast consisting of Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, and JoBeth Williams. The plot focuses on a group of baby boomers who attended the University of Michigan, reuniting after 15 years when their friend Alex dies by suicide. Kevin Costner was cast as Alex, but all scenes showing his face were cut. It was filmed in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Plot
After Alex Marshall commits suicide, his fellow University of Michigan alumni and close friends attend his funeral at the Tidalholm plantation in Beaufort, South Carolina. During the visit, everyone stays with Sarah and Harold Cooper.
Awards
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| author | Lawrence Kasdan |
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| award | National Board of Review: Top Ten Films |
| contentLocation | South Carolina |
| director | Lawrence Kasdan |
| editor | Carol Littleton |
| genre | comedy-drama |
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| musicBy | Aretha Franklin |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Picture Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay |
| producer | Michael Shamberg |
| productionCompany | Carson Productions |
| publisher | Columbia Pictures |
| recordedAt | South Carolina |