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A House on a Hill

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After buying a piece of land, a woman hires a filmmaker (Laura San Giacomo) to document the construction of her home by a former architect (Philip Baker Hall).

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Andrew Sarris Observer 11/25/2003
Combines an intermittently lyrical soundtrack with a relentlessly theoretical visual style to fashion an amiable fable. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 11/21/2003
2.5/4
While it's clear that Workman is fascinated by the subject matter, that turns out to be the primary problem: He gets so wrapped up in creating the structure that he forgets to put much of anything inside. Go to Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post 11/13/2003
2.5/4
Ultimately has a somewhat unfinished quality that complements the movie's themes -- and Hall's haunting performance. Go to Full Review Marc Mohan Oregonian 08/13/2004
It's a compelling character study with the formal invention and editing acumen that are Workman's forte. Go to Full Review Harry Haun Film Journal International 11/18/2003
A very sophisticated and uncommon sensibility is at work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chuck Workman

Director

Philip Baker Hall

Harry Mayfield

Laura San Giacomo

Gaby

Shirley Knight

Mercedes Mayfield

Rebecca Staab

Kate Banks

Henry Rollins

Arthur

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Movie Info

Synopsis After buying a piece of land, a woman hires a filmmaker (Laura San Giacomo) to document the construction of her home by a former architect (Philip Baker Hall).
Director
Chuck Workman
Producer
Chuck Workman
Screenwriter
Chuck Workman
Distributor
Calliope Films
Production Co
Calliope Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 20, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$678
Runtime
1h 30m
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