The Sandy Bottom Orchestra
Synopsis
The young-adult novel by Garrison Keillor and Jenny Lind Nilsson gets a lively update in this Showtime feature about an unusual family in Sandy Bottom, Wisconsin. The Greens share musical aspirations, but daughter Rachel (Madeline Zima), a talented violinist, is the one most likely to achieve them. Norman (Tom Irwin) is a dairy farmer and Ingrid (Glenne Headly) is a choir director who abandoned the piano when she married and settled down, but the Greens are a happy family, for the most part. The trick is finding a way to reconcile their dreams with a reality that may hold more riches than they realize. When Norman gets a chance to conduct the local orchestra for the Dairy Days celebration, it's an opportunity for the family to come together, not just with each other, but with a community they had never fully appreciate
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Wigor
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Maurer
- Original Title
- The Sandy Bottom Orchestra
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Wigor
Joseph Maurer, Garrison Keillor
Robert Primes
Joseph Maurer, Bradley Wigor
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley Wigor
Director
Joseph Maurer
Screenplay
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sandy Bottom Orchestra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sandy Bottom Orchestra about?
The young-adult novel by Garrison Keillor and Jenny Lind Nilsson gets a lively update in this Showtime feature about an unusual family in Sandy Bottom, Wisconsin. The Greens share musical aspirations, but daughter Rachel (Madeline Zima), a talented violinist, is the one most likely to achieve them. Norman (Tom Irwin) is a dairy farmer and Ingrid (Glenne Headly) is a choir director who abandoned the piano when she married and settled down, but the Greens are a happy family, for the most part. The trick is finding a way to reconcile their dreams with a reality that may hold more riches than they realize. When Norman gets a chance to conduct the local orchestra for the Dairy Days celebration, it's an opportunity for the family to come together, not just with each other, but with a community they had never fully appreciate
Who directed The Sandy Bottom Orchestra?
The Sandy Bottom Orchestra was directed by Bradley Wigor.
Who stars in The Sandy Bottom Orchestra?
The principal cast of The Sandy Bottom Orchestra includes Glenne Headly, Tom Irwin, Madeline Zima, Jane Powell, Richard McMillan.
When was The Sandy Bottom Orchestra released and how long is it?
The Sandy Bottom Orchestra was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Sandy Bottom Orchestra based on a book or true story?
The Sandy Bottom Orchestra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Garrison Keillor".