A Painted House
“Desperate Times, hard truths, unexpected dangers. One extraordinary summer will change a young boy and his family...forever.”
Synopsis
A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.
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Scott Glenn
Eli 'Pappy' Chandler
Logan Lerman
Luke Chandler
Robert Sean Leonard
Jesse Chandler
Pablo Schreiber
Hank Spruill
Audrey Marie Anderson
Tally Spruill
Arija Bareikis
Kathleen Chandler
Luis Garcia
Cowboy
Melinda Dillon
Gran Chandler
Michael Shamus Wiles
Stick Peters
Luke Eberl
Trot Spruill
Miguel Pérez
Miguel
Geoffrey Lewis
Mr. Spruill
Diane Delano
Mrs. Spruill
Red West
Man Discussing Weather (uncredited)
John Grisham
Narrator (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Arau
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grisham, Patrick Sheane Duncan
- Original Score
- Ruy Folguera
- Original Title
- A Painted House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- CBS, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Arau
John Grisham, Patrick Sheane Duncan
Ruy Folguera
Xavier Grobet
Scott Vickrey
Richard Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Vickrey
Editor
Edward Pisoni
Production Design
Ruy Folguera
Original Music Composer
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
Hope Hanafin
Costume Design
Alfonso Arau
Director
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Painted House
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What is A Painted House about?
A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.
Who directed A Painted House?
A Painted House was directed by Alfonso Arau.
Who stars in A Painted House?
The principal cast of A Painted House includes Scott Glenn, Logan Lerman, Robert Sean Leonard, Pablo Schreiber, Audrey Marie Anderson.
When was A Painted House released and how long is it?
A Painted House was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Painted House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Painted House was composed by Ruy Folguera.
Is A Painted House based on a book or true story?
A Painted House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Grisham".