The 1989 film 'STEEL Magnolias' is a comedy-drama directed by Herbert Ross and written by Robert Harling. It stars an ensemble cast including Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, and Tom Skerritt. The film follows the lives of six women in a small Louisiana town as they deal with life's struggles and joys. The title of the film comes from the STEEL magnolia flower, which symbolizes strength and beauty.