What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

  • Directed byLasse Hallström
  • Produced byAlan C. Blomquist, Lasse Hallström
  • Written byPeter Hedges
  • Other castJohnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, Darlene Cates, Laura Harrington, Mary Kate Schellhard
  • Release DateMarch 4, 1994
  • Runtime1h 58min

Synopsis

Gilbert Grape lives in Endora, a place where nothing much happens. The only times the police got something to do is when Gilbert's retarded brother, Arnie tries to climb up on the watertower nearby. Taking care of Arnie is mostly Gilbert's task which can be pretty demanding, at least while you are working at the local grocery store. Then one day Becky and her grandmother passes through Endora getting trouble with the car. Gilbert falls in love with Becky, but gets problems when he tries to find time for his own private life.

Soundtrack

Composed by Alan Parker and Björn Isfält
Music Recorded and Mixed by Chris Dibble
at the Garage Recording Studios, Woldingham, Surrey, England

Solo Piano Performed by David Hartley

"This Magic Moment"
by Doc Pomus& Mort Shuman
Performed by The Manor High School Marching Band

Music from "Sorry, Wrong Number"
by Franz Waxman

Music from "Indiscretion of an American Wife"
by Alessandro Cicognini

Music from "Harmony Lane"
by Arthur Kay

"Foodland Muzak"
Written and Performed by Joseph S. DeBeasi

"Waterfalls"
Written and Performed by Joseph S. DeBeasi