The Flamingo Rising (TV 2001)

When Hubert Lee decides to open the world's largest drive-in movie theater across the street from a funeral parlor, a feud erupts between Lee and Turner Knight, the owner of the funeral ... See full summary »

Director:

Martha Coolidge

Writers:

Larry Baker (novel), Richard Russo (teleplay)

Stars:

William Hurt, Elizabeth McGovern, Brian Benben

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Hurt	...	Turner Knight
Elizabeth McGovern	...	Edna Lee
Brian Benben	...	Hubert T. Lee
Angela Bettis	...	Alice King
Erin Broderick	...	Grace Knight
Olivia Oguma	...	Louise Janine Lee
Joe Torry	...	Pete Moss
Christopher Larkin	...	Abraham Jacob Lee
John Gallagher Jr.	...	Gary
Lorie Baker	...	Polly
Kurt Smildsin	...	Fireworks Driver
Dwayne Holden	...	West's Son
Elizabeth Dimon	...	Nun
Peggy Sheffield	...	Mother Superior
Randall Franks	...	Officer Randy Kraft

Storyline

When Hubert Lee decides to open the world's largest drive-in movie theater across the street from a funeral parlor, a feud erupts between Lee and Turner Knight, the owner of the funeral home. As Lee's many promotional ideas become more and more outrageous, he continues to enrage Knight until one of the promotions backfires with grave consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

funeral parlor | funeral home | drive in | movie theatre | rivalry | 

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Taglines:

For the Lee family, life isn't like the movies. It's much, much bigger.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 February 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Flamingo Rising (#50.3)

Filming Locations:

Marineland of Florida - 9600 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Marineland, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Night of the Living Dead (1968)

User Reviews

Interesting....

I will start by saying I didn't catch the first part of the movie, so there may be something in that part that changes the tone of the movie. As for the part I saw, it was at the least intriguing. Part of me wished they had explored the relationship between the boy and his neighbor/schoolmate more, yet that would be expecting something more from the movie than what it was. This being a pet-peeve of mine, regarding movies, I shall not succumb to it! *L* There is also the fact that this movie was based on a book, which I guess they did follow to a certain extent (thankfully!). The ending was..... something of a remarkable nature- and as I just finished watching it, I am not really sure what to say about it. Of course, I'd want to be careful of what I said anyway, to not spoil it for those who have yet to watch it. In any case, I guess I will leave it at that. Poor review? I guess so. I think that this movie is worth a watch, and can definitely bring up some topics for discussion with a good friend or the family. If you'll take the time and effort to do so. ~ELB~