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2004108 minDocumentary

Bright Leaves

Is Bright Leaves a Hit or Flop?

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Is Bright Leaves worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Bright Leaves 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.

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Top Cast

Ross McElwee
Ross McElweeHimself - Narrator (voice)
Brian Baucom
Brian Baucom
Susan Bennett
Susan Bennett
Ed Bivens
Ed Bivens
R. Bullock
R. Bullock
Jack Clayton
Jack Clayton
Mary Clayton
Mary Clayton
Marian Fitz-Simmons
Marian Fitz-Simmons
Alan Gurganus
Alan Gurganus
Steve Herman
Steve Herman

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Is Bright Leaves worth watching?

Bright Leaves has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is Bright Leaves hit or flop?

Bright Leaves has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Bright Leaves?

Bright Leaves is a Documentary movie that Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, whi...

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