Bright Leaves
7.0/ 10IMDb7.116
20041h 48m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- RRoss McElwee
- BBrian Baucom
- SSusan Bennett
- EEd Bivens
- RR. Bullock
- JJack Clayton
- MMary Clayton
- MMarian Fitz-Simmons
- AAlan Gurganus
- SSteve Herman
Crew
- Director
- Ross McElwee
- Writer
- Ross McElwee
- Producer
- Ross McElwee
- Production
- Channel 4 Television, GBH, Homemade Movies
Frequently asked questions
What is Bright Leaves rated?
Bright Leaves has an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 16 votes.
Who directed Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves was directed by Ross McElwee.
When was Bright Leaves released?
Bright Leaves was released in 2004.
