Ross McElwee
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Movie
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Synopsis
Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
No photo Brian Baucom
No photo Susan Bennett
No photo Ed Bivens
No photo R. Bullock
No photo Jack Clayton
No photo Mary Clayton
No photo Marian Fitz-Simmons
No photo Alan Gurganus
No photo Steve Herman
No photo Robbie Lane Jackson
No photo Elizabeth King
No photo Mack Lackey
No photo Paula Larke
No photo Jim Lewis
No photo James MacDougal
No photo Emily Madison
No photo Matti McClain
Adrian McElwee
No photo John McElwee
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Is Bright Leaves available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was Bright Leaves released?
Bright Leaves was released in 2004.
How long is Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves has a runtime of 1h 48m.
What genre is Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves is classified as Documentary.