Paradise Park (1992)

As narrated by a youthful observer of the Paradise Trailer Park in West Virginia, this film depicts the earthy existence and dreams of the park's residents.

Director:

Daniel Boyd

Writer:

Daniel Boyd

Stars:

Larry Groce, Jeniphur Gurney, Lina Basquette

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Larry Groce	...	Marlon
Jeniphur Gurney	...	Caroline
Lina Basquette	...	Nada
John McIntyre	...	Clifford
Michael Meredith	...	Avis (as Michael Martin)
Martha Ellen Senseney	...	Libby
Nathan Clark	...	Casey
Guy Nelson	...	Kendall
Webb Wilder	...	Cowboy
Jim Wolfe	...	Wesley
Gary Brown	...	Man Will Work
Joan Marie Brooks	...	Evelyn
Isaac Wohl	...	Skipper
Demona Kirk	...	Ramona
Johnny PayCheck	...	LaMarr

Storyline

As narrated by a youthful observer of the Paradise Trailer Park in West Virginia, this film depicts the earthy existence and dreams of the park's residents.

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Plot Keywords:

west virginia | trailer park | narration | independent film | 

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Taglines:

When all else fails, look to the Heavens.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Heroes of the Heart

Filming Locations:

Saint Albans, West Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of Lina Basquette.

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Soundtracks

It's Hard For A Man To Be In Love
Written by Forrest L. Holley
Performed by Forrest L. Holley

User Reviews

maybe...but probably not

To many - probably a below-average film. I gave it an above-average rating. Wha??? First, let me say that the movie is steered by the musings of an intelligent, 16-year-old resident of the Paradise Trailer Park, who - incongruously - has dropped out of high school. He is able to tell us much about a variety of residents of this West Virginia community, the backbone of which is teacher, Marlon Dingus. During the few days before their Summer God-Watch and Fun Fest, we meet - among MANY others - two lady friends of Marlon; also, Avis, the neighborhood's fire-and-brimstone preacher; as well as Evelyn, a single mother of a "slow" son; and elderly Nada, who's "visit from God" is responsible for the resurrection of the picnic. My favorite, however, is grease-monkey Clifford, and his willing wife. The simplicity of the characters appealed to me. However, that's probably the biggest criticism about this flick: its simplicity - considerable inactivity and inappropriate timing and delivery by fledgling actors, many of whom are more known for their country songs: Porter Waggoner; Johnny Paycheck; T. Graham Brown; Razzy Bailey; and leading man, Larry Groce. So...probably not most folks' cup of tea...but I enjoyed it.