Heartland (1980)
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70% of users liked it
(586 ratings)
The "heartland" of the title is rural Wyoming in the early 20th century, where dwells taciturn, reclusive Scottish farmer Rip Torn. Conchata Ferrell arrives at the Torn spread to work as his housekeeper. Paid near-starvation wages, Ferrell continues working day and night, hoping to use her… More The "heartland" of the title is rural Wyoming in the early 20th century, where dwells taciturn, reclusive Scottish farmer Rip Torn. Conchata Ferrell arrives at the Torn spread to work as his housekeeper. Paid near-starvation wages, Ferrell continues working day and night, hoping to use her savings to ensure a bright future for her 10-year-old daughter Megan Folsom. Touched by her diligence, Torn slowly falls in love with Ferrell, and after seeing the woman and her child through the torturous Wyoming winter, he marries her - but their union gets off to a shaky start and threatens to buckle, thanks to several unforeseen casualties. Heartland is based on several autobiographical works by Elinore Randall Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Pearce
- Written By
- Beth Ferris
- Genres
- Western, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Sep 22, 1979 Wide
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A robust and authentic look at the everyday mundane struggles on the frontier.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Unlike other films of the "farming" cycle (Country, Places in the Heart) casting the lead with a newcomer (Conchata Ferrell), who didn't look like an actress, added to the film's authenticity.
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Cast
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Conchata Ferrell
as Elinore Randall Stewart
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Rip Torn
as Clyde Stewart
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Lilia Skala
as Grandma Landauer
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Barry Primus
as Jack
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Megan Folsom
as Jerrine
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Amy Wright
as Clara Jane
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Marvin Berg
as Justice of the Peace
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Jeff Boschee
as Land Office Agent
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Mary Boylan
as Ma Gillis
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Jerry Hardin
as Cattle buyer
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Doug Johnson
as Cowboy
- Robert Overhoizer
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Bob Sirucek
as Dan Byrd
