6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19891h 38mUnited Kingdom

Heartland

Topics:#wales #globalization #family business #arrested #industrial heritage #abduction #bank loan #father son relationship #dairy farmer

Synopsis

This "Play on One" story depicts Jack and his farming family in West Wales. They have built up their dairy herd with vast loans and are then told they must cut back on milk production and slaughter some of the herd. The community launches a campaign against the quotas, but Jack takes the law into his own hands.

Top Cast

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Anthony Hopkins

Jack

Lynn Farleigh

Rachel

Mark Lewis Jones

Iwan

Martin Glyn Murray

Glyn

Hugh Fraser

Saunders

Jane Horrocks

Pam

Paul Humpoletz

Grosz

Glyn Houston

Old Jack

Gemma Heritage

Cathy

Mike Hayward

Yori

Hubert Rees

Bank Manager

David Quilter

Minister

Geoffrey Evans

Detective

Bill Bellamy

Antique Dealer

Gareth Morris

Joe

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Kevin Billington
Screenplay & Story: Steve Gough
Original Score: Stanley Myers
Original Title: Heartland
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 38m
Production Studios: First Reel Film Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kevin Billington

Screenplay & Story

Steve Gough, John Berger

Original Score & Music

Stanley Myers

Director of Photography

Russ Walker

Film Editing

Tim Kruydenburg

Producers

Christine Benson, Keith Williams

Department Leadership Roster

Gerald Murphy

Production Design

Kevin Billington

Director

Steve Talbot

Production Design

Christine Benson

Producer

Steve Gough

Screenplay

Russ Walker

Director of Photography

Tim Kruydenburg

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartland

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Heartland about?

This "Play on One" story depicts Jack and his farming family in West Wales. They have built up their dairy herd with vast loans and are then told they must cut back on milk production and slaughter some of the herd. The community launches a campaign against the quotas, but Jack takes the law into his own hands.

Who directed Heartland?

Heartland was directed by Kevin Billington.

Who stars in Heartland?

The principal cast of Heartland includes Anthony Hopkins, Lynn Farleigh, Mark Lewis Jones, Martin Glyn Murray, Hugh Fraser.

When was Heartland released and how long is it?

Heartland was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for Heartland?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartland was composed by Stanley Myers.