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Bright Leaves (2004)

Movie ★ 7.0 108 min

Documentary

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.

Ross McElwee Director Ross McElwee Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 28, 2004
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt0372806
Language
Studio
, , Homemade Movies

Cast

Ross McElwee Ross McElwee Himself - Narrator (voice) Brian Baucom Susan Bennett Ed Bivens R. Bullock Jack Clayton Mary Clayton Marian Fitz-Simmons Alan Gurganus Steve Herman Robbie Lane Jackson Elizabeth King Mack Lackey Paula Larke Jim Lewis James MacDougal Emily Madison Matti McClain

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bright Leaves about?
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.
Who directed Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves was directed by Ross McElwee.
Who stars in Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves stars Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens.
When was Bright Leaves released?
Bright Leaves is a 2004 documentary film.
Where can I watch Bright Leaves?
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