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Heartland (1981)

Movie ★ 6.4 96 min

Drama Romance Western

Widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine arrive in a barren stretch of Wyoming in 1910 after Elinor's application for work as a housekeeper is accepted by Clyde Stewart, a rancher. The work is back-breaking and the isolation is brutal, particularly as winter arrives. Elinor begins to think about homesteading her own property near Stewart's ranch, but Stewart tries to dissuade her with explanations about the killing conditions and poor rewards, especially for a woman with no man to help her ranch. Although their temperaments are different and little affection exists, Elinor and Stewart agree to marry and combine homesteads. What lies ahead is the severest test of all.

Richard Pearce Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 23, 1981
Runtime
96 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0082508
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Filmhaus, The National Endowment for the Humanities

Cast

Rip Torn Rip Torn Clyde Stewart Conchata Ferrell Conchata Ferrell Elinore Randall Stewart Barry Primus Barry Primus Jack Megan Folsom Megan Folsom Jerrine Lilia Skala Lilia Skala Mrs. Landauer Amy Wright Amy Wright Clara Jane Jerry Hardin Jerry Hardin Cattlebuyer Mary Boylan Mary Boylan Ma Gillis Bob Sirucek Dan Byrd Marvin Berg Justice of the Peace Doug Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heartland about?
Widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine arrive in a barren stretch of Wyoming in 1910 after Elinor's application for work as a housekeeper is accepted by Clyde Stewart, a rancher. The work is back-breaking and the isolation is brutal, particularly as winter arrives. Elinor begins to think about homesteading her own property near Stewart's ranch, but Stewart tries to dissuade her with explanations about the killing conditions and poor rewards, especially for a woman with no man to help her ranch. Although their temperaments are different and little affection exists, Elinor and Stewart agree to marry and combine homesteads. What lies ahead is the severest test of all.
Who directed Heartland?
Heartland was directed by Richard Pearce.
Who stars in Heartland?
Heartland stars Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom.
When was Heartland released?
Heartland is a 1981 drama, romance, western film.
Where can I watch Heartland?
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