Heartland

UPC: 759731407526

Studio: Henstooth Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Suitable for Children]

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 by her diligence, Torn slowly falls in love with Ferrell, and after seeing the woman and her child through the torturous Wyoming winter, he marries her - but their union gets off to a shaky start and threatens to buckle, thanks to several unforeseen casualties. Heartland is based on several autobiographical works by Elinore Randall Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Drama

Awards: Golden Bear – Berlin International Film Festival Best Picture – National Board of Review First Prize – Sundance Film Festival

Heartland

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 11/07/2000

Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, 2 PCM stereo

Runtime: 96 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Chapters: Side #1 --
0. Scene Selections
1. A New Life [6:47]
2. The Ground Rules [7:03]
3. Meeting Grandma [9:59]
4. This Is Ranching [6:08]
5. The Big Country [6:23]
6. Business Proposition [7:18]
7. Wedding Ceremony [7:55]
8. Hard Times [7:47]
9. Freezing Water [7:58]
10. The Miracle of Life [8:31]
11. The Lord Taketh Away [11:04]
12. Never Give Up [8:16]

Michael Betzold

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 woman raising her small daughter alone and scrapping for a living by working for a shy Scottish rancher. Director Richard Pearce brings an endearing touch to a film that is helped greatly by the dazzling cinematography of Fred Murphy. Conchata Ferrell and Rip Torn star in this small film that substitutes veracity for a high-powered plot. Pearce worked as a cinematographer on Woodstock and other documentaries before making his directorial debut. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Jeff Boschee  Actor 
Jerry Hardin  Actor 
Robert Overhoizer  Actor 
Marvin Berg  Actor 
Bob Sirucek  Actor 
Doug Johnson  Actor 
Mary Boylan  Actor 
Charles Gross  Composer (Music Score) 
Michael Hausman  Producer 
Richard Pearce  Director 
Beth Ferris  Producer 
Beth Ferris  Screenwriter 
Conchata Ferrell  Actor 
Rip Torn  Actor 
Lilia Skala  Actor 
Barry Primus  Actor 
Megan Folsom  Actor 
Amy Wright  Actor 

Country: USA