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Balloon Farm is a american film of genre Drama directed by William Dear released in USA on 28 march 1999 with Rip Torn
Balloon Farm (1999)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 28 march 1999
Length 1h32
Directed by William Dear
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Children's films
Rating53%
Balloon Farm is a 1999 television movie that stars Rip Torn, Mara Wilson and Laurie Metcalf. The movie was produced and premiered as part of The Wonderful World of Disney series. The movie is based on the book Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen.
Synopsis
The farming community of Watertown is struggling to survive a severe drought. Harvey Potter (Rip Torn) arrives in the community by renting a farm, which neighbors think is foolish. However, one day young Willow (Mara Wilson) passes by Potter's field to find his crop is full of magical, colorful balloons. Townspeople, with the exception of Weasel Mayfield (Roberts Blossom), believe that this a good sign that the drought may end soon. When the rough times continue to plague the community, the community turns against Harvey until Willow reminds everyone about the power of faith and the magic that Harvey has brought through the balloons.Actors
Rip Torn
(Harvey Potter)
Mara Wilson
(Willow Johnson)
Roberts Blossom
(Weasel Mayfield)
Laurie Metcalf
(Casey Johnson)
Fredric Lehne
(Jake Johnson)
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