I've read Mia's book & the IMDB trivia that Woody was fascinated by the life of Lana Turner
IMDB quote:One of the main plot thrusts of "September" is taken from the life of Lana Turner, whose daughter killed her gangster lover in the 50s.
Can someone explain what in the story is like Lana's life? I haven't seen "September" but I'm thinking of trying to get hold of a copy.
Thanks
"I cannot live without my life! I cannot die without my soul".... Heathcliff
SPOILERS:
Turner's lover was stabbed in her home. Only she and her daughter were home. Her daughter was tried for the murder, and said she was defending her mother. There has been speculation for years that Lana was the actual assailant.
In the film, Stritch is the aging thinly-veiled "Lana" character, and Mia her daughter, who as an adult has become something of a depressed recluse living out in the country while her mother continues a vivacious life. The big revelation in the film is when, during an argument, Mia yells out that she took the rap for her mother because the lawyers told her to.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Stompanato#Public_Murder_Trial
Thanks Fleur_de_lis
I have always been fascinated by Lana Turner & Cheryl Crane. I just couldn't work out how "September" was linked to it.
Angel
"I cannot live without my life! I cannot die without my soul".... Heathcliff
The film is worth looking into, even if you aren't a Woody fan. He is not in the film. Basically, the premise is an examination of what might have been the state of the relationship between Lana and her daughter maybe 30 years down the road, and how they each might have dealt with the incident psychologically.
sharethank you for taking the time to give me such an intelligent & interesting answer, I really want to see it now.
"I cannot live without my life! I cannot die without my soul".... Heathcliff
Sure. No problem.
shareAnd many have said that Lana's testimony at the trial was worthy of an Oscar. ;)
Many people think that Lana lived her life like she was playing scenes in a movie. Her daughter wrote about this in her book, describing how Lana coached her to help her with Stompanato. Lana would never go to the police, even ask for help from friends because it would end her career. Instead, she turned to her daughter.
What Lana could not have known is somehow she would bounce back with a great independent movie deal that set her up for life.
"Two more swords and I'll be Queen of the Monkey People." Roseanne
The obvious allusion to the Turner-Stompanato story was the first thing that stood out for me when I first saw this movie. In fact, I was slightly shocked to see it presented as openly as that, especially considering that Lana Turner was still very much alive at the time.
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that it shouldn't have been or anything. I was just startled to see it. Especially considering the twist.... :)