Plainsong (TV 2004)

Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation based on the novel by Kent Haruf. Tom Guthrie (Aidan Quinn), a high school history teacher... See full synopsis »

Director:

Richard Pearce

Writers:

Kent Haruf (novel), Oliver Goldstick (teleplay)

Stars:

Aidan Quinn, Rachel Griffiths, America Ferrera

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aidan Quinn	...	Tom Guthrie
Rachel Griffiths	...	Maggie Jonas
America Ferrera	...	Victoria Roubideaux
Geoffrey Lewis	...	Raymond McPheron
William Andrews	...	Harold McPheron
Megan Follows	...	Ella Guthrie
Zachery Ty Bryan	...	Russell Beckman (as Zachery Bryan)
Cody Arens	...	Bobby Guthrie
Mick Hazen	...	Ike Guthrie
Marian Seldes	...	Iva Stearns
Jeffrey Carlson	...	Dwayne
Katie Finneran	...	Judy
Margo Martindale	...	Mrs. Beckman
Ron Perkins	...	Lloyd Crowder
Margot Rose	...	Betty Roubideaux

Storyline

Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation based on the novel by Kent Haruf. Tom Guthrie (Aidan Quinn), a high school history teacher... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

school class | teacher | wife leaves | teenage pregnancy | farm | 

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Taglines:

A story of redemption, healing and the power of hope.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS Hallmark Entertainment

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: Plainsong (#53.3)

Filming Locations:

Granite High School - 3305 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Tom's driving with his two sons there's a sign visible for the Junction of I-15 and I-84 which is in Utah and the movie takes place in Colorado.

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Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

User Reviews

Read the book...

Plainsong is an excellent example of a book that should never have been made into a movie. It would take at least a mini-series to do justice for this novel. ANyone who has not read the book would be lost for a good portion of the film. Aiden Quinn made an excellent performance. Good casting for the McPheron brothers. Because I have read the book, I had high expectations for this movie, even if it was for tv (and Hallmark for that matter). However, the movie did have a 'simplicity' to it, which is the most credit it can get in comparison to its book. I would encourage anyone who found any interest in the film to read the book. In lieu of remakes, I suggest mini-series sans greeting card commercials.