Spring Forward (1999)

As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work together outdoors for the local park system, share thoughts and feelings that gradually deepen... See full summary »

Director:

Tom Gilroy

Writer:

Tom Gilroy

Stars:

Ned Beatty, Liev Schreiber, Campbell Scott

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ned Beatty	...	Murph
Liev Schreiber	...	Paul
Campbell Scott	...	Fredrickson
Ian Hart	...	Fran
Peri Gilpin	...	Georgia
Bill Raymond	...	Don Regan
Catherine Kellner	...	Dawn
Hallee Hirsh	...	Hope
Justin Laboy	...	Bobby
Kristin Laboy	...	Kristin
David Roland Frank	...	Boy with snowblower
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sturgis Adams

Storyline

As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work together outdoors for the local park system, share thoughts and feelings that gradually deepen into a relationship approaching father and son. Paul is just out of prison for armed robbery, assigned to work with Murph, a middle-aged vet whose grown son Bobby is dying. Paul is trying to control his temper and build a spiritual side based on reading. Murph is a down-to-earth Sancho Panza to Paul's more ethereal ideas. And Murphy seems to need forgiveness for mistakes as a dad. As Murphy's retirement approaches and winter sets in, the men talk and love blossoms.

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Plot Keywords:

retirement | male bonding | ex convict | father son relationship | independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 December 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kitörés

Filming Locations:

Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,269 (USA) (8 December 2000)

Gross:

$102,353 (USA) (25 May 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Journeyman Pictures, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Cineblast Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Murph leans on the freshly painted fence with both forearms but when he moves back from the fence, there is no paint on his forearms.

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Soundtracks

"A Cup of Tea and Your Insights"
Written by Mark Mulcahy
Performed by Mark Mulcahy
Courtesy of Mezzotint Records

User Reviews

Touching, compelling and simple--a marvelous film

This is a movie that touches you deeply. It also is a reminder we've only scratched the surface when it comes to telling positive stories on film. The blockbuster mentality buries so much good and meaningful material. I doubt if this film made money but may it run forever on video, DVD or whatever the next conveyance might be. Ned Beatty and Liev Schreiber are both brilliant in this delightful story.