Parrish McLean lives with his mother Ellen on Sala Post's tobacco plantation in the Connecticut River Valley. His mother winds up marrying Sala's rival Judd Raike, ruthless planter who wants to drive Sala out of business. Judd insists that Parrish learn the business from the ground up.
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Delmer Daves |
| Runtime | 138 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (10 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic romantic dilemma against the backdrop of a ruthless tobacco war. It relies on the well-established tropes of the genre, exploring the clash between duty, love, and ambition in a world governed by land and capital.
What lingers after the final reel is the spectacle of pastoral landscapes intertwined with high-stakes personal and financial drama. The film delivers a sweeping, old-fashioned saga where heart and harvest are inextricably linked. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Delmer Daves
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Settle in for a leisurely, classic melodrama best enjoyed on a quiet afternoon.
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