Safe Harbor (TV 2009)

Doug and Robbie are about to set sail on a long trip when they unexpectedly find themselves foster parenting a group of troubled teenage boys. The experience changes their lives for the ... See full summary »

Director:

Jerry Jameson

Writer:

Josef Anderson

Stars:

Treat Williams, Nancy Travis, Reiley McClendon

Cast

Credited cast:
Treat Williams	...	Doug
Nancy Travis	...	Robbie
Reiley McClendon	...	Luke
Myra Turley	...	Linda Rawlings
Cameron Monaghan	...	Larry Parker
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Justin Alston	...	Guardsman
Orson Bean	...	Judge
Daniel Berilla	...	Scuffy Kid
John Colton	...	Frank Lenza
Pamela Gray	...	Alice
Kim Morgan Greene	...	Jennifer
Blake Hood	...	Randy
Sam Jones III	...	Billy
Maitland McConnell	...	Charlotte
Charlie McDermott	...	David Porter

Storyline

Doug and Robbie are about to set sail on a long trip when they unexpectedly find themselves foster parenting a group of troubled teenage boys. The experience changes their lives for the better, and they decide to stay in town and run the foster home for boys permanently.

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Plot Keywords:

yacht | happy ending | coast guard | title sung by character | arsonist | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Silver Screen Pictures [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 May 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le bateau de l'espoir

Filming Locations:

Long Beach, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bright World, Daniel L. Paulson Productions, Silver Screen Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"The Molly Marie"
Words and Music by Josef Anderson, ASCAP
Sung by Treat Williams

User Reviews

Safe Harbor- A People for All Seasons ****

Nancy Travis and Treat Williams portray a retiring couple ready to venture forth on the sea when a court person, Orson Bean, asks them to watch some troubled youth. You know that this will not become a temporary position.

The film succeeds because of the restrained performances, especially by Treat Williams. Usually a hyperactive character in his roles, Williams beautifully tones down to play a man who had earlier trouble with the law and was therefore sympathetic to the needs of these boys.

The film is great because it shows what the couple had to go through with an agent of the social service department. A bitter woman, who was once victimized by a charge that she watched over, her bitterness now is to try to take advantage of a system that could truly destroy the boys once and for all.

Shunned by the community, the boys shall have to work hard to gain the respect.

When they come to admit that they wished this couple had been their parents, who will definitely shed a tear.

Strongly advise others to see this worthwhile effort.