Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day
Synopsis
The Yosemite Valley Railroad, which runs through the breathtaking scenery and stunning vistas of Yosemite National Park, is on the brink of failure. The grandson of a Chinese railroad laborer embarks on a romantic, but ultimately doomed, quest to save this railroad from being sold for scrap. His love of trains finds him working as a railroad-man, instead of at his father's profitable business. He manages to locate a wealthy eccentric investor to help him acquire the railroad, but its financial inviability makes this a quixotic reprieve, at best. The film also portrays the anti-Asian racism present in America at the conclusion of World War II.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Münch
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Münch
- Original Title
- Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Stark Productions, Antarctic Pictures, Blurco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Münch
Christopher Münch
Rob Sweeney
Donald Rosenfeld, Andrea Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Münch
Director
Christopher Münch
Screenplay
Rob Sweeney
Director of Photography
Andrea Sperling
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day
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What is Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day about?
The Yosemite Valley Railroad, which runs through the breathtaking scenery and stunning vistas of Yosemite National Park, is on the brink of failure. The grandson of a Chinese railroad laborer embarks on a romantic, but ultimately doomed, quest to save this railroad from being sold for scrap. His love of trains finds him working as a railroad-man, instead of at his father's profitable business. He manages to locate a wealthy eccentric investor to help him acquire the railroad, but its financial inviability makes this a quixotic reprieve, at best. The film also portrays the anti-Asian racism present in America at the conclusion of World War II.
Who directed Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day?
Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day was directed by Christopher Münch.
Who stars in Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day?
The principal cast of Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day includes Jeri Arredondo, Henry Gibson, Michael Stipe, Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Alan Boyce.
When was Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day released and how long is it?
Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.