A Painted House
Based on the Novel by John Grisham
Until that September in 1952, Luke Chandler had never kept a secret or told a single lie. But in that long, hot summer when 10-year-old Luke Chandler comes of age, two groups of migrant workers - and two very dangerous men - come through the Arkansas Delta to work the Chandler cotton farm. And suddenly mysteries flood Luke's world. A murder leaves the town seething in gossip and suspicion. A beautiful young woman catches Luke's eye.
A fatherless baby is born, and someone has begun furtively painting the bare clapboards of the Chandler farmhouse, slowly, painstakingly bathing the run-down structure in gleaming white.
As young Luke watches the world around him, he shelters secrets that could shatter lives - and change his family and his town forever.
A memorable adaptation of John Grisham's life-affirming story, A Painted House draws on childhood memories and "local lore" from his Arkansas roots.
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A Painted House - Katt
I enjoyed this movie. It is a departure for John Grisham, whose stories are usually mystery-thrillers about lawyers.
This is a period-piece, set on a cotton farm in the deep south in 1952. Recreation of the era and place were very well done.
The family's struggle to keep their farm going is seen through the eyes of the 10 year old boy.
He also sees two murders, which he keeps secret from his parents.
Good story, good acting.A Painted House - Wiseowl
This movie is standard tv fair. The book by John Grisham is much better for character development and plot explanantion. Scenery and backgroung music were good while acting was sophmoric at best.If you have nothing better to do,then this movie would be a good thing to watch.nice quiet movie - billie
This is like a family tv movie, simple and sweet,not too demanding. It was a nice evening's entertainment but not a film I'll long remember. the child actor was very appealing and pretty natural. Scott Glenn was good. It was an interesting slice of life of a particular time and place.
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A Painted House - Katt
I enjoyed this movie. It is a departure for John Grisham, whose stories are usually mystery-thrillers about lawyers.
This is a period-piece, set on a cotton farm in the deep south in 1952. Recreation of the era and place were very well done.
The family's ...A Painted House - Wiseowl
This movie is standard tv fair. The book by John Grisham is much better for character development and plot explanantion. Scenery and backgroung music were good while acting was sophmoric at best.If you have nothing better to do,then this movie would be a good ...nice quiet movie - billie
This is like a family tv movie, simple and sweet,not too demanding. It was a nice evening's entertainment but not a film I'll long remember. the child actor was very appealing and pretty natural. Scott Glenn was good. It was an interesting slice of life of ...