The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
“An Extraordinary Tale About An Ordinary Man.”
Synopsis
In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.
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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Preview (1999)
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Sidney Poitier
Noah Dearborn
Dianne Wiest
Sarah McClellan
Mary-Louise Parker
Dr. Valerie Crane
George Newbern
Christian Nelson
Roxzane T. Mims
Noah's Mother
Afemo Omilami
Noah's Father
Bernie Casey
Silas
James Thomas Lee Knight
8-year-old Noah
Frances Bay
Mrs. Lewis
John Bedford Lloyd
Robert Murphy
Donna Biscoe
Nurse
Sharon Blackwood
Gretchen
Von Coulter
Petrini
Tommy Cresswell
Dr. Hartman
Charles Lawlor
Earl
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Simmons
Alex Van
Krager
Terrence Gibney
Dr. Cowans
Release History & Theatrical Window
CBS
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregg Champion
- Screenplay & Story
- Sterling Anderson
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregg Champion
Sterling Anderson
Joseph Conlan
Gordon Lonsdale
Gib Jaffe
Mark Amin, Gregg Champion, Derek Kavanagh, Peter A. Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Gregg Champion
Producer
Derek Kavanagh
Producer
Gregg Champion
Director
Sterling Anderson
Writer
Joseph Conlan
Original Music Composer
Gordon Lonsdale
Director of Photography
Gib Jaffe
Editor
Jerry Wanek
Production Design
Vicki Sánchez
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn about?
In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.
Who directed The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn was directed by Gregg Champion.
Who stars in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The principal cast of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn includes Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker, George Newbern, Roxzane T. Mims.
When was The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn released and how long is it?
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn was composed by Joseph Conlan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).