The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
The adventures of a family who head west to the California gold fields in the 1850s.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Family, Mystery, Western, TV Movie |
| Director | Jeremy Kagan |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Jeremy Kagan
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Glenn Close
Arvella Whipple
Jena Malone
California Morning "Lucy" Whipple
Bruce McGill
Jonas Scatter
Meat Loaf
Amos "Rattlesnake Jake" Frogge
Chloe Webb
Sophie
Olivia Burnette
Annie Flagg
Dennis Christopher
Joshua 'Carrots' Beale
Judy Gold
Buck McPhee
Michael Welch
Butte Whipple
Andy Garrison
Jimmy Whiskers
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