A Painted House (2003)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Drama, Family
- 27 Apr 2003 (USA)
- TV Movie
A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly...
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.
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| Scott Glenn | ... |
Eli 'Pappy' Chandler
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| Arija Bareikis | ... |
Kathleen Chandler
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| Robert Sean Leonard | ... |
Jesse Chandler
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| Melinda Dillon | ... |
Gran Chandler
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| Logan Lerman | ... |
Luke Chandler
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| Audrey Marie Anderson | ... |
Tally Spruill
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| Geoffrey Lewis | ... |
Mr. Spruill
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| Pablo Schreiber | ... |
Hank Spruill
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| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... |
Stick Peters
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Luis Garcia | ... |
Cowboy
(as Luis Esteban Garcia)
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| Miguel Pérez | ... |
Miguel
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| Diane Delano | ... |
Mrs. Spruill
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| Luke Eberl | ... |
Trot Spruill
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| Sean Harrison Jones | ... |
Bo Spruill
(as Sean Jones)
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Richard Crowe | ... |
Mr. Latcher
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| Neva Howell | ... |
Mrs. Darla Latcher
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| Liz Byler | ... |
Libby Latcher
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Donna Denley | ... |
Mrs. Watson
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Don Pirl | ... |
Mr. Watson
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| Silas Weir Mitchell | ... |
Jimmy Dale
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| Kiersten Warren | ... |
Stacy Dale
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John Boyd West | ... |
Jackie Moon
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| Cody Block | ... |
Percy Latcher (uncredited)
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| John Grisham | ... |
Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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| Carlos Moreno Jr. | ... |
Voice (uncredited)
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Caroline Scott | ... |
Town girl (uncredited)
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Amy Stanfill | ... |
Soda Jerk (uncredited)
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| Red West | ... |
Man discussing weather (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alfonso Arau | ||
Written by
| Patrick Sheane Duncan | ... | (teleplay) |
| John Grisham | ... | (novel) |
| John Grisham | ... | () |
Produced by
| Cameron Johann | ... | associate producer |
| Brent Shields | ... | co-executive producer |
| Richard Welsh | ... | executive producer |
| Gordon Wolf | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Ruy Folguera | ||
Cinematography by
| Xavier Grobet | ... | director of photography (as Xavier Perez Grobet) |
Editing by
| Scott Vickrey | ||
Editorial Department
| Tristan M. Brighty | ... | assistant editor (as Tristan Brighty) |
| Scott Ostrowsky | ... | mastering colorist |
Casting By
| Lynn Kressel | ||
Production Design by
| Edward Pisoni | ||
Art Direction by
| Linwood Taylor | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cynthia La Jeunesse | ... | (as Cynthia M. LaJeunesse) |
Costume Design by
| Hope Hanafin | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Levin | ... | key makeup artist |
| Alicia M. Tripi | ... | department head hair stylist / head hair stylist (as Alicia Tripi) |
| Michealle Vanderpool | ... | period hair stylist |
| Sandy Jo Johnston | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Cathi Ashton Thomas | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Beka Wilson | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Andrea Lapins | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Gordon Wolf | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Donald P.H. Eaton | ... | first assistant director (as Donald Eaton) |
| Lynn Wegenka | ... | second assistant director |
| John R. Saunders | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Tim Dingle | ... | scenic artist |
| George M. Finney | ... | set painter |
| Thomas Michael Ryan | ... | general foreman |
| John Sanders | ... | property master |
| Jeffrey Schlatter | ... | construction coordinator |
| Dave Kennedy | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Keith Wall | ... | prop buyer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Benson | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| Kevin Patrick Burns | ... | re-recording mixer (as Kevin Burns) |
| Itzhak Magal | ... | production sound mixer |
| Todd Orr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ryan Darden | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Matt Dubin | ... | mixing recordist (uncredited) |
| Carey Milbradt | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Russell H. Holt | ... | special effects technician |
| Walter Kiesling | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Michael Schorr | ... | special effects coordinator (as Mike Shorr) |
Visual Effects by
| Robert D. Bailey | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| David Emerson | ... | optical and digital line-up (uncredited) |
| Michelle Massie | ... | visual effects production manager (uncredited) |
| Chris Zapara | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Steven Lambert | ... | stunt coordinator (as Steve Lambert) |
| Brian Avery | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mark De Alessandro | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rob Chidester | ... | grip |
| Eddie Evans | ... | key grip |
| Josh Malloy | ... | electrician |
| Mike Moyer | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Brian W. Nordheim | ... | steadicam operator b-camera 1st unit |
| Steve Anderson | ... | dolly grip: "a" camera (uncredited) |
| Henry Cline | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Dave Duren | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Tracy Facelli | ... | film loader (uncredited) |
| Lisa Guerriero | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Kirkland | ... | video assistant (uncredited) |
| Kevin B. May | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Darryl Wilson | ... | rigging key grip (uncredited) |
| Jeff Wolf | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jo Doster | ... | location casting |
| Kathleen Tomasik | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kathleen 'Kat' Farris | ... | tailor |
| Jennifer Jobst | ... | costume supervisor |
| Rachel Myers | ... | costume assistant |
| Jim Alan Cook | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Karan Doherty | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| L. Kellie Hicks | ... | on-set costumer (uncredited) |
| Alexa M. Stone | ... | assistant costume designer: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Paul D. Boydston | ... | location manager (as Paul Boydston) |
Music Department
| Gustavo Borner | ... | music editor / scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Wayne Damore | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Donald Binder | ... | driver |
| Monte Emery | ... | picture car department |
| Shane Summers | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tom Moore | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gregory Gray | ... | production secretary |
| Carol Kravetz | ... | production coordinator |
| Wendy Price | ... | production accountant |
| Jay Sheveck | ... | premiere and release |
| Brian Deas | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Melissa Elliott | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| William Blake Hudson | ... | medic (uncredited) |
| Johanna Klingenberger | ... | payroll master (uncredited) |
| Kim McCray | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Carlos Moreno Jr. | ... | voice looping (uncredited) |
| Joel T. Rose | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jarin Rossiter | ... | production office assistant (uncredited) |
| Jason Speck | ... | production team (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (2003) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- NHK (2005) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Filmtools (expendables)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Reel Chefs Catering (catering)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Desperate Times, hard truths, unexpected dangers. One extraordinary summer will change a young boy and his family...forever. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The church used for the Sunday church scene was donated by the film crew to a small church in Crittenden County, Arkansas. The church still stands and is being used every Sunday. A large sign in the yard depicts it as the church used in the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | When the soda fountain worker give the customer a fountain drink, the seltzer from the spigot comes out brown. Seltzer is clear. In 1950s all fountain drinks, including Coca Cola, required a squirt of flavored syrup then the cup was held under the fountain spigot. The clerk would push the handle back for a pressurized squirt to mix the clear seltzer and syrup then would pull the handle forward to fill the glass. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Canta Y No Llores See more » |
| Quotes |
Tally Spruill:
[after taking a bath in the lake]
You saw me, didn't you Luke? Luke Chandler: Yes Tally Spruill: That's Ok, I'm not mad. Luke Chandler: You're Not? Tally Spruill: No. Luke Chandler: I guess it's only natural, you know... for boys to look at girls See more » |