Northfork
“We are all angels. It is what we do with our wings that separates us.”
Synopsis
The year is 1955, and a great flood is coming to Northfork, Montana. A new hydroelectric dam is about to be installed in the mountains above the town, ready to submerge the valley in the name of progress. It is the responsibility of a six-man Evacuation Committee to relocate the townsfolk to higher ground. Most have duly departed, but a few stubborn stragglers remain – among them a priest caring for a sickly orphan, a boy whose fevered visions are leading him to believe he is a member of a roaming band of lost angels desperately searching for a way home.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-14
Top Cast
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James Woods
Walter O'Brien
Nick Nolte
Father Harlan
Claire Forlani
Mrs. Hadfield
Daryl Hannah
Flower Hercules
Douglas Sebern
Mayor
Ben Foster
Cod
Anthony Edwards
Happy
Duel Farnes
Irwin
Mark Polish
Willis O'Brien
Peter Coyote
Eddie
Jon Gries
Arnold
Kyle MacLachlan
Mr. Hope
Clark Gregg
Mr. Hadfield
Robin Sachs
Cup of Tea
Rick Overton
Rudolph
Graham Beckel
Marvin
Marshall Bell
Mr. Stalling
Michele Hicks
Mrs. Hope
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 11, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.84x
-$300K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Polish
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Polish, Mark Polish
- Original Title
- Northfork
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Romano Shane Productions, Departure Entertainment, Prohibition Pictures, Polish Brothers Construction, Departure Studios, Northfork Productions, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Polish
Michael Polish, Mark Polish
M. David Mullen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Polish
Director
Michael Polish
Screenplay
Mark Polish
Screenplay
M. David Mullen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northfork
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What is Northfork about?
The year is 1955, and a great flood is coming to Northfork, Montana. A new hydroelectric dam is about to be installed in the mountains above the town, ready to submerge the valley in the name of progress. It is the responsibility of a six-man Evacuation Committee to relocate the townsfolk to higher ground. Most have duly departed, but a few stubborn stragglers remain – among them a priest caring for a sickly orphan, a boy whose fevered visions are leading him to believe he is a member of a roaming band of lost angels desperately searching for a way home.
Who directed Northfork?
Northfork was directed by Michael Polish.
Who stars in Northfork?
The principal cast of Northfork includes James Woods, Nick Nolte, Claire Forlani, Daryl Hannah, Douglas Sebern.
When was Northfork released and how long is it?
Northfork was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Northfork?
Northfork had a reported production budget of $1.9M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.84 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Northfork?
Northfork holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).