Blueberry Hill
“Follow your dreams and find your heart.”
Synopsis
In a small town in the 1950s, Ellie Dane loses her musician father, and her mother suddenly turns away from her. She finds solace in wise jazz singer Hattie Cale and learns that she's inherited her dad's skill at the piano. But she also begins to uncover dark truths about her family's past and the reason for her mother's emotional distance. A rich jazz score accompanies this moving drama.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Strathford Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Lonon F. Smith
- Original Score
- Ira Ingber
- Original Title
- Blueberry Hill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Tri-Coast, Mediacom Filmworks, MVA-1, Prism Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Strathford Hamilton
Lonon F. Smith
Ira Ingber
David Lewis
Marcy Levitas Hamilton
Ron Altbach, Mark Michaels, A.J. Cervantes
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Ingber
Original Music Composer
Marcy Levitas Hamilton
Editor
Strathford Hamilton
Director
David Lewis
Director of Photography
Lonon F. Smith
Screenplay
Mark Michaels
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blueberry Hill
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What is Blueberry Hill about?
In a small town in the 1950s, Ellie Dane loses her musician father, and her mother suddenly turns away from her. She finds solace in wise jazz singer Hattie Cale and learns that she's inherited her dad's skill at the piano. But she also begins to uncover dark truths about her family's past and the reason for her mother's emotional distance. A rich jazz score accompanies this moving drama.
Who directed Blueberry Hill?
Blueberry Hill was directed by Strathford Hamilton.
Who stars in Blueberry Hill?
The principal cast of Blueberry Hill includes Carrie Snodgress, Margaret Avery, Jennifer Rubin, Matt Lattanzi, Tommy Swerdlow.
When was Blueberry Hill released and how long is it?
Blueberry Hill was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Blueberry Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blueberry Hill was composed by Ira Ingber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blueberry Hill?
Blueberry Hill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).