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Bright Leaves (2004)

6.9/10 1h 48m Apr 28, 2004
Documentary

Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.

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Movie Details

Original Title Bright Leaves
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Himself - Narrator (voice)
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Brian Baucom
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Susan Bennett
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Ed Bivens
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R. Bullock
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Jack Clayton
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Mary Clayton
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Marian Fitz-Simmons
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Alan Gurganus
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Steve Herman
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Robbie Lane Jackson
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Elizabeth King
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Key Crew

Director Ross McElwee
Editor Ross McElwee
Producer Ross McElwee

Production

Channel 4 Television
GB
GBH
US
Homemade Movies
US

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Rating
6.9
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Based on 14 votes

Details
Release Date April 28, 2004
Runtime 1h 48m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
Links
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