Songcatcher
"Fall under its spell.."
Originally released in 2001. Songcatcher is a drama/music film. directed by Maggie Greenwald.
Starring Janet McTeer, Michael Goodwin, and Gregory Russell Cook
Synopsis
After being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, impulsively visits her sister, who runs a struggling rural school in Appalachia. There she stumbles upon the discovery of her life - a treasure trove of ancient Scots-Irish ballads, songs that have been handed down from generation to generation, preserved intact by the seclusion of the mountains. With the goal of securing her promotion, Lily ventures into the most isolated areas of the mountains to collect the songs and finds herself increasingly enchanted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janet McTeer
as Professor Lily Penleric, PhD
Michael Goodwin
as Professor Wallace Aldrich, PhD
Gregory Russell Cook
as Fate Honeycutt
Jane Adams
as Eleanor 'Elna' Penleric
E. Katherine Kerr
as Harriet Tolliver
Emmy Rossum
as Deladis Slocumb
Pat Carroll
as Viney Butler
Stephanie Roth Haberle
as Alice Kincaid
Aidan Quinn
as Tom Bledsoe
Bart Hansard
as Hilliard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rigas Entertainment
- ErgoArts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Songcatcher about?
After being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, impulsively visits her sister, who runs a struggling rural school in Appalachia. ...
Who directed Songcatcher?
Songcatcher was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
How long is Songcatcher?
Songcatcher has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Songcatcher released?
Songcatcher was released on March 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Songcatcher?
The main cast of Songcatcher includes Janet McTeer, Michael Goodwin, Gregory Russell Cook, Jane Adams, E. Katherine Kerr.