The Wishing Tree (1999)
When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.
Director: Ivan Passer
Genre: Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Alfre Woodard - Clara
- Helen Shaver - Wallis
- Mary Alice - Mattie
- Blair Underwood - Thomas
- Charles Weldon - Al "Alfred" Brooks
- Leslie Carlson - Professor
- Peter Haworth - Will
Screenplay
Music: Elia Cmiral
Cinematography: Ousama Rawi
Editing: Richard Halsey, Tod Lautenberg
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ivan Passer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wishing Tree about?
- When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.
- Who directed The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree was directed by Ivan Passer.
- Who stars in The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree stars Alfre Woodard, Helen Shaver, Mary Alice, Blair Underwood, Charles Weldon, Leslie Carlson.
- How long is The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree is a Fantasy, TV Movie film.