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The Green Promise

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Mr. Matthews (Walter Brennan) is a farmer who is constantly being encouraged to update his work practices with newer technology. Staunchly dedicated to the time-honored methods that he knows, Matthews, a widower, raises his family in a similarly old-fashioned manner. Over time, his extremely stubborn ways begin to alienate his children, who are growing up whether he likes it or not. Eventually, he has to learn to loosen up and change with the times or risk pushing his kids away.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/25/2019
Nothing pretentious, it turns out to be a refreshing slice of country life. Go to Full Review Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) 04/04/2019
Artless. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dino L @DinoLadki Jan 10 It's a good movie. Little Natalie Wood is adorable. Wholesome entertainment. A few tiny things that would be considered problematic today, but that comes with the territory when you're watching movies of this vintage. If Natalie doesn't make you smile and root for her, you've got ice running through your veins. See more likestoplay1 a @RT56443110 07/26/2024 Nice wholesome movie made in simpler times! See more Steve D @RT35616104 01/20/2024 Schlocky melodrama with no surprises. See more 02/12/2022 It was okay, Walter Brennan and Natalie Wood are great as always. Unique in being probably the only 4H-related movie out there. The picture quality isn't great and parts are kinda cheesy, but worth a watch for those that are into agriculture. See more 02/16/2013 The American Classic starring a new to the screen Natalie Wood who held her own quite well. For a Farm Family Drama (so called B Film by many critics) this film was really good & surprisingly interesting. Walter Brennan (The greatest character actor) was great as the stubborn old school farmer. Unfortunately the version of tge film we had was very faded & washed out but the film is interesting & keeps you involved. See more 01/07/2012 76% Yes, of course there's Wood and she adorable, praise her. Okay, that's out of the way. This was the only Walter Brennan charactor that I didn't like (so far), his preformance was great though. See more Read all reviews
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William D. Russell

Director

Marguerite Chapman

Deborah Matthews

Walter Brennan

Mr. Matthews

Natalie Wood

Susan Matthews

Robert Paige

David Barkley

Ted Donaldson

Phineas Matthews
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Synopsis Mr. Matthews (Walter Brennan) is a farmer who is constantly being encouraged to update his work practices with newer technology. Staunchly dedicated to the time-honored methods that he knows, Matthews, a widower, raises his family in a similarly old-fashioned manner. Over time, his extremely stubborn ways begin to alienate his children, who are growing up whether he likes it or not. Eventually, he has to learn to loosen up and change with the times or risk pushing his kids away.
Director
William D. Russell
Producer
Robert Paige, Monte Collins
Screenwriter
Monte Collins
Production Co
Glenn McCarthy Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 32m