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The Stars Fell on Henrietta

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During the Great Depression, Mr. Cox (Robert Duvall) is a talented oil prospector who's yet to strike it rich. During a windstorm, Cox takes refuge in a small Texas farmhouse owned by Don Day (Aidan Quinn), who is struggling to provide for his wife, Cora (Frances Fisher), and their three young daughters. When Cox gets the feeling there's oil on the Days' property, he seeks financial backing from an oil baron named Big Dave (Brian Dennehy), who's reluctant to help.
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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune 03/29/2019
3/4
We know exactly where this film is headed, but director James Keach tells a slightly darker story than you might expect and delays the inevitable to the point of genuine entertainment. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
The film lays meticulous groundwork for a payoff that never takes place. The last 20 minutes, which should deliver a big emotional punch, simply do not work. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/25/2024
2.5/4
Duvall’s poignant work grants enormous dignity to a character who’s described as a “hopeless loser,” but the material involving the farm couple’s struggles plays like a second-rate Places in the Heart. Go to Full Review
Boo Allen Denton Record-Chronicle 01/12/2007
2/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/01/2005
2/5
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09/16/2023 Over 25 years old. Starring Robert Duvall playing Mr. Cox during the Great Depression who hasn’t struck gold yet. But he takes refuge in a Texas farmhouse run by a farmer and his wife. Mr. Cox has to find the oil underneath to make ends meet. But his motives might change over time. The movie gets by on Robert Duvall’s performance as an oil prospector in the 1930s even if the movie isn't perfect since you know where it's going. The family facing foreclosure on their farm is very sympathetic given their situation. James Keach directs a good dark story of greed, money, power, fighting adversity and doing the job for the soul of it, not the money. See more Steve D 02/18/2023 The talent doesn't bring much to the script. See more 09/16/2020 Director James Keach tells a dark story about power, money, natural resources, family crisis, and overcoming the odds Robert Duvall stars as Mr. Cox, an oil prospector in the 1930s big oil was the booming business back in the days of the Great Depression and he sought to find a large sum of it Coming across a family in Henrietta he might just get the chance as their farm is rich with enough of it He makes a deal with an oil barren but it's not all smooth sailing This family in particular is losing income on their land so maybe finding oil would be beneficial But not everybody in this town is on board with Cox's ideals, most of them find him more trouble than he's worth But through adversity, struggle, determination, strong-will, and belief Mr. Cox intends to meet his goal and save this family The movie is hardly perfect but gets by on Robert Duvalls performance as a man that isn't into the job for the money but for the soul of it The family here is very likable and you feel for their dyer situation Oh and that cat is so darn cute too! See more 01/09/2009 Had its drama moments but it was missing far more plot than it gives. See more 04/03/2007 Beautifully and loving photographed by Bruce Surtees, a very good feel for the times. The sets are well thought out and excellent. The main flaw of the film is that is feels very overlong at only two hours. The acting is very good. It is just slow at times. See more 10/20/2006 Here's another film rating. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis During the Great Depression, Mr. Cox (Robert Duvall) is a talented oil prospector who's yet to strike it rich. During a windstorm, Cox takes refuge in a small Texas farmhouse owned by Don Day (Aidan Quinn), who is struggling to provide for his wife, Cora (Frances Fisher), and their three young daughters. When Cox gets the feeling there's oil on the Days' property, he seeks financial backing from an oil baron named Big Dave (Brian Dennehy), who's reluctant to help.
Director
James Keach
Producer
Clint Eastwood, David Valdes
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$71.7K
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround
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