Heartland
"Heartland is about roots and origins. Heartland is about love and survival."
Originally released in 1979. Heartland is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Pearce.
Starring Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, and Barry Primus
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Filmhaus
- The National Endowment for the Humanities
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...
Who directed Heartland?
Heartland was directed by Richard Pearce.
How long is Heartland?
Heartland has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Heartland released?
Heartland was released on September 22, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heartland?
The main cast of Heartland includes Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom, Lilia Skala.