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Visually poetic, but may be too dramatically inert for some. Read critic reviews

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As Northfork, Montana, is being evacuated in preparation for a new dam, young Irwin (Duel Farnes) lies dying in a local orphanage, with Father Harlan (Nick Nolte) by his side, taking care of him. Also yet to leave are Willis (Mark Polish) and his father, Walter (James Woods), who head up the evacuation team. In a comatose state, Irwin has four angelic visitors who hope to find a way for him to leave Northfork, as it faces its demise in the haunting shadow of the dam.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Brief Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Polish
  • Producer:
    Michael Polish, Mark Polish
  • Writer:
    Michael Polish, Mark Polish
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Romano Shane Productions, Polish Brothers Construction, Pohibition Pictures, Departure Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

James Woods
Walter O'Brien
Nick Nolte
Father Harlan
Claire Forlani
Mrs. Hadfield
Duel Farnes
Irwin
Mark Polish
Willis O'Brien
Daryl Hannah
Flower Hercules
Graham Beckel
Marvin
Josh Barker
Matt
Peter Coyote
Eddie
Jon Gries
Arnold
Michael Polish
Director
Michael Polish
Writer
Mark Polish
Writer
Michael Polish
Producer
Mark Polish
Producer
Paul F. Mayersohn
Executive Producer
James Woods
Executive Producer
Anthony Romano
Executive Producer
Michel Shane
Executive Producer
Janet Jensen
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Northfork

  • Apr 27, 2014
    In 1955, officials try to convince reluctant residents of Northfork, Montana (one of who has built an ark) to leave before the town is flooded by new dam construction; meanwhile, a dying orphan meets a ghostly family and tries to convince them to take him with them. The mildly surreal Big Sky spirituality here may be too dry to inspire as intended, but it does set a unique and thoughtful mood.
    Greg S Super Reviewer
  • Oct 19, 2011
    What the Hell was I watching. Two Stars
    Bruce B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 04, 2008
    "There's nothing fowl about these wings"
    Arash X Super Reviewer
  • May 28, 2008
    Doesn't explain half of the things that are going on in the movie. Boo.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
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