Heartland (1979)

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96 min - Western | Drama - 22 September 1979 (USA)

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Reviews: 24 user | 4 critic

Heartland is about roots and origins. Heartland is about love and survival.

Director:

Richard Pearce

Writers:

Beth Ferris (screenplay), William Kittredge (additional scenes and dialogue), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell and Barry Primus

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Complete credited cast:
	Rip Torn	...	Clyde Stewart
	Conchata Ferrell	...	Elinore Randall Stewart
	Barry Primus	...	Jack
	Megan Folsom	...	Jerrine
	Lilia Skala	...	Mrs. Landauer
	Amy Wright	...	Clara Jane
	Jerry Hardin	...	Cattlebuyer
	Mary Boylan	...	Ma Gillis
	Jeff Boschee	...	Land Office Agent #1
	Robert Overholzer	...	Land Office Agent #2
	Bob Sirucek	...	Dan Byrd
	Marvin Berg	...	Justice of the Peace
	Gary Voldseth	...	Cowboy
	Mike Robertson	...	Cowboy
	Doug Johnson	...	Cowboy

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Heartland is about roots and origins. Heartland is about love and survival.

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Western | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 1979 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Força da Terra See more »

Filming Locations:

Wheatland County, Montana, USA See more »

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Budget:

$600,000 (estimated)

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Filmhaus, National Endowment for the Humanities, The, Wilderness Women See more »

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Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

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Letters written by Elinore Pruitt Stewart provided the basis for the film. These letters dated from April 1909 to November 1913 and were first printed in "The Atlantic Monthly." See more »

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