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6.0/10   28 votes
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Writers:
Sean Bridgers (writer)
Sue Ellen Bridgers (writer)
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Plot:
When the family's North Carolina farm is about to be taken by the banks during the Depression era, two boys decide to start robbing banks and return the money to the people. | add synopsis
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Cast

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Sean Bridgers ... Henry Bancroft
Christopher Berry ... Oshel Hooper

Nick Searcy ... Jake Kyler

Sonny Shroyer ... Bert Kyler
Claire Eye ... Clarice Kyler
Judy Simpson ... Mrs. Bancroft
Chloe Searcy ... Sissy Bancroft
Roger Bright ... Mr. Bancroft
Tara Thompson ... Rachel Smithers

Robin Mullins ... Mrs. Hooper
David Matthews ... Preacher
Stephen Michael Ayers ... Banker Gentry
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jamie Arbuckle ... Red
Darryl Beck ... Deputy #1
Tim Beck ... Deputy #2
Dan Patrick Brady ... George
Steve Carlisle ... Banker Carter

Jack Cleary ... David Tritt

Deacon Dawson ... Sheriff
J.P. Delahoussaye ... Delos
Christopher Fennell ... Gabe
Bill Hardy ... Mr. Percy
Martha Nell Hardy ... Aunt Josie

Kelsa Kinsly ... Yvonne
Kristopher Lamorte ... Soldier
Terry Nienhuis ... Rodney
Robert D. Raiford ... Rich Man on Train
Brian Rattlingourd ... Brownie

Bridgett Riley ... Fiancee
Leslie Riley ... Bank Teller Ada
James Searcy ... Engineer
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101 min
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3 out of 4 people found the following review useful.
A Film of Heart and Soul, 13 November 1998
10/10
Author: Luna-9 from Virginia

Paradise Falls is, without a doubt, one of the best movies I've ever seen. A classic in the making, this period film captures the beauty and dignity of life in the Appalachian mountains of the 1930s in an honest manner. Expertly crafted, this film is a "must see" for anyone with a love and respect for the cinema. Director Nick Searcy's directorial technique places him in league with screen legends John Ford and Sam Peckinpah. The writing presents an honest depiction of mountain people, the cinematography is breathtakingly beautiful and the acting superb. All in all, Paradise Falls does what a movie should do - it tugs at your heart and soul.

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