The Flamingo Rising
Synopsis
When Hubert Lee decides to open the world's largest drive-in movie theater across the street from a funeral parlor, a feud erupts between Lee and Turner Knight, the owner of the funeral home. As Lee's many promotional ideas become more and more outrageous, he continues to enrage Knight until one of the promotions backfires with grave consequences.
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William Hurt
Turner Knight
Elizabeth McGovern
Edna Lee
Brian Benben
Hubert T. Lee
Olivia Oguma
Louise Janine Lee
John Gallagher Jr.
Gary
Angela Bettis
Alice King
Erin Broderick
Grace Knight
Christopher Larkin
Abraham Jacob Lee
Joe Torry
Pete Moss
Lorie Baker
Polly
Kurt Smildsin
Fireworks Driver
Dwayne Holden
West's Son
Elizabeth Dimon
Nun
Peggy Sheffield
Mother Superior
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martha Coolidge
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Baker, Richard Russo
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- The Flamingo Rising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- McGee Street Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martha Coolidge
Larry Baker, Richard Russo
David Newman
Johnny E. Jensen
David Finfer
Department Leadership Roster
Martha Coolidge
Director
Johnny E. Jensen
Director of Photography
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Shelley Komarov
Costume Design
James H. Spencer
Production Design
David Finfer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flamingo Rising
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What is The Flamingo Rising about?
When Hubert Lee decides to open the world's largest drive-in movie theater across the street from a funeral parlor, a feud erupts between Lee and Turner Knight, the owner of the funeral home. As Lee's many promotional ideas become more and more outrageous, he continues to enrage Knight until one of the promotions backfires with grave consequences.
Who directed The Flamingo Rising?
The Flamingo Rising was directed by Martha Coolidge.
Who stars in The Flamingo Rising?
The principal cast of The Flamingo Rising includes William Hurt, Elizabeth McGovern, Brian Benben, Olivia Oguma, John Gallagher Jr..
When was The Flamingo Rising released and how long is it?
The Flamingo Rising was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flamingo Rising?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flamingo Rising was composed by David Newman.
Is The Flamingo Rising based on a book or true story?
The Flamingo Rising is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Larry Baker".