Heartland
Summary:
The "heartland" of the title is rural Wyoming in the early 20th century, where dwells taciturn, reclusive Scottish farmer Rip Torn. Conchata Ferrell arrives at the Torn spread to work as his housekeeper. Paid near-starvation wages, Ferrell continues working day and night, hoping to use her savings to ensure a bright future for her 10-year-old daughter Megan Folsom. Touched... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Conchata Ferrell - (Elinore Randall Stewart)
Rip Torn - (Clyde Stewart)
Lilia Skala - (Grandma Landauer)
Barry Primus - (Jack)
Megan Folsom - (Jerrine)
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Review:
Disarmingly realistic in its depiction of the realities of frontier life, Heartland is a strong antidote to the cliches of traditional Westerns. This semi-documentary slice of life is based on the diaries of Elmore Randall Stewart about her days on the Wyoming frontier in the early 20th century. It's a strongly feminist statement about a wom... Continue >>
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