22 Aug 1963
Barren Lives
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.
Man in the Chair
The story of an aspiring young filmmaker's encounter with a grumpy fount of movie lore.
Top Billed Cast
Christopher Plummer Flash Madden
Michael Angarano Cameron Kincaid
M. Emmet Walsh Mickey Hopkins
Robert Wagner Taylor Moss
Mimi Kennedy Judy Kincaid
Mitch Pileggi Floyd
Adam Visco Bully
Joshua Boyd Murphy White
Tracey Walter Mr. Klein
Taber Schroeder Brett Raven
Sarah Schroeder-Matzkin Nurse
Jody Ashworth Orson Welles
Ed Marques Man in Theater
Carlene Moore Woman in Theater
Pete Antico Murray
John Rezig Young Flash
Rob Reinis Teacher
Steven Christopher Parker Projectionist
Jesus Mayorga Gardener
George Murdock Richard Butler
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