Vernon, Florida

1981 0h 55m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 55

Documentary

Synopsis

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Early Errol Morris documentary intersplices random chatter he captured on film of the genuinely eccentric residents of Vernon, Florida. A few examples? The preacher giving a sermon on the definition of the word "Therefore," and the obsessive turkey hunter who speaks reverentially of the "gobblers" he likes to track down and kill.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Albert Bitterling
Himself
Roscoe Collins
Himself
George Harris
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Errol Morris
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Errol Morris, shot by Ned Burgess. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Claude Register. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Brad Fuller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Albert Bitterling and Roscoe Collins and George Harris carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Errol Morris directs. Ned Burgess behind the camera. Claude Register scores. Brad Fuller cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Errol Morris, shot by Ned Burgess. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Claude Register. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Brad Fuller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Albert Bitterling and Roscoe Collins and George Harris carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0083281 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.