An American Tragedy (2007)

In 1922 a nationwide coal mining strike occurs. David's family and the rest of Herrin, Illinois try to suffer through. But David's father is sick and he must find a way to help pay to take ... See full summary »

Director:

Doug Meyer

Writers:

Heather Denehy, Doug Meyer

Stars:

Wil Daniels, Frank Noel, Ron Roggé

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Wil Daniels	...	David (as Wilton Godfrey)
Frank Noel	...	John
Ron Roggé	...	Hugh
Wayne Baldwin	...	Father
Bart Richards	...	C.K. McDowell
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chip Joslin	...	Rip
Carter Mason	...	Mob Guy #1
Nygell	...	Extra
Laura Renault	...	Anna Hall
Brandon Smith	...	Mob Guy #2
J. Brandon Smith	...	Jerry
Kevin Stark	...	Chet Brown

Storyline

In 1922 a nationwide coal mining strike occurs. David's family and the rest of Herrin, Illinois try to suffer through. But David's father is sick and he must find a way to help pay to take care of him. He does the unthinkable and crosses the picket line to take work as a scab at the local mine. But David soon discovers that his choice may have not been the safest one as the union and the rest of the town will stop at nothing to keep the mine from operating under scabs and breaking the strike. David has to decide what is stronger, loyalty or poverty? Based on actual events.

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Plot Keywords:

scab | union | strike | mine | coal | 

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Taglines:

What Is Stronger, Loyalty, Or Poverty?

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

mySpace page

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Agua Dulce Movie Ranch - 34855 Petersen Road, Agua Dulce, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marion Knott Studios

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Quotes

Hugh: Go tell your boys to come out with their hands up and we'll get you out of the county... as long as you don't come back.
C.K. McDowell: Come on men.
David: They're gonna kill us.

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