Run the Wild Fields (2000)

The Story of a North Carolina woman and her daughter who take in a mysterious drifter to work their farm while the woman's husband is missing in action during WWII.

Director:

Paul A. Kaufman

Writers:

Rodney Patrick Vaccaro (play), Rodney Patrick Vaccaro (screenplay)

Stars:

Joanne Whalley, Sean Patrick Flanery, Cotter Smith

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanne Whalley	...	Ruby Miller
Sean Patrick Flanery	...	Tom Walker
Cotter Smith	...	Silas Green
Alexa Vega	...	Opal 'Pug' Miller
Bill Lake	...	Sheriff Bob
Christine Brubaker	...	Teacher
Bradley Reid	...	Sammy Carlin
Diane Douglass	...	Miss Matty
Ron Payne	...	Rev. Taylor
Shawn Lawrence	...	Mr. Thurman
Paulette Sinclair	...	Mrs. Thurman
Aaron Ashmore	...	Charlie Upshall
Nicholas Treeshin	...	Charlie's Friend
Peter Evans	...	Len Upshall
Stephen Walsh	...	Deek Parsons

Storyline

The Story of a North Carolina woman and her daughter who take in a mysterious drifter to work their farm while the woman's husband is missing in action during WWII.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cultivar los campos

Filming Locations:

Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kaufman Company, The, Paul Rauch Productions, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Effective drama set at the close of World War II

An extensive effort is made by all involved to present an accurate background of a small town in the U.S. and its close connection to martial affairs on varying fronts in 1945. A suite of scenes is given sincere attention by the director, Paul Kaufman, in his feature film debut. The text of Rodney Vaccaro's script, based upon his play, is remarkably well done in light of his hideous attempt at comedy with the misfire "Three to Tango". This film is nicely cast, and standout performances are given by Sean Patrick Flanery, Joanne Whalley, and a brilliant Alexa Vega. Insertion of specific details relating to the final year of the war is not overdone, and the fairly complex plot is permitted to develop as a mirror of the players' emotions. Noteworthy is the amassing of detail that is essential to a drama showcasing a wide range of character interaction. In sum, a vital and scarcely known work.