Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Charles Robinson

Farming family battles severe storms, a bank threatening to reposses their farm, and other hard times in a battle to save and hold on to their farm.

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PG-13, 122 min.

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Release Date: December 17, 1984

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DVD Release Date: February 23, 1999

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  • February 28, 2009
    well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that mel gibson, sissy spacek, charles robinson play good parts throughout this movie..i think that the director of this ...( read more)Drama movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie..its a really powerful movie 2 watch but its good 2 watch
  • May 2, 2008
    It's been a long time since I have seen this movie but it was pretty good! If you like Mel Gibson and you haven't seen it yet, you should. Mel in his younger days. *sighs* ;-)
  • March 22, 2008
    An ok movie at the time...
  • October 12, 2007
    i liked it dont know why
  • September 26, 2007
    Sissy is good as always, Mel over earnest.
  • September 21, 2007
    Nice movie!!
    loved the accent in this film teeheehee
  • September 4, 2007
    I can only think of right now my favorite. I always watch that in the summer. All of what these people have to go through to keep living on their farm is what it is all about. Since my Turtle (son) works on an island near the river what better movie to watch.
  • August 26, 2007
    Crappy poster. No thanks.

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