Steel Magnolias is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together against the backdrop of Truvy's, a Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana. Directed by Herbert Ross and stars Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah and Julia Roberts. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2000), English, DVD Number of discs: 1, Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested), Run Time: 117 minutes.