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Released 17 years ago.
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That Evening Sun
"I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight."
2009 1h 49m EN
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6.8
SOLID
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81%
FRESH
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75
METACRITIC
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7
IMDB
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6.8TMDB Β· 57π
81%Rotten Tomatoesβ75Metacriticβ
7IMDB Β· 2,997
Drama
Synopsis
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An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.
βI worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.β
Cast
Hal Holbrook
Abner Meecham
Ray McKinnon
Lonzo Choat
Mia Wasikowska
Pamela Choat
Carrie Preston
Ludie Choat
Walton Goggins
Paul Meecham
Barry Corbin
Thurl Chessor
Dixie Carter
Ellen Meecham
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Scott Teems
- Writers
- Scott Teems, William Gay
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Fun facts πΏ
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Scott Teems, shot by Rodney Taylor. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Michael Penn. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Travis Sittard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Hal Holbrook and Ray McKinnon and Mia Wasikowska carry the top of the cast.
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RUNTIME
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Marketing tagline: "I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt1114680 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 57 TMDB ratings β you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Scott Teems directs. Rodney Taylor behind the camera. Michael Penn scores. Travis Sittard cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 17 years ago.
- 2Directed by Scott Teems, shot by Rodney Taylor. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Michael Penn. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Travis Sittard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Hal Holbrook and Ray McKinnon and Mia Wasikowska carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.".
- 7IMDB entry: tt1114680 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 8Only 57 TMDB ratings β you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Rodney Taylor
- Original score
- Michael Penn
- Editing
- Travis Sittard
- Production design
- Mara LePere-Schloop
- Costume design
- Alexis Scott
- Makeup / hair
- Laura Godwin
- Sound
- Patrick Cyccone Jr.
- Runtime
- 109 min Β· 1h 49m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $281,350
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG-13
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 81% π Fresh
- Metacritic
- 75/100
- IMDB rating
- 7/10 Β· 2,997 votes
- MPAA
- PG-13
Awards
11 wins & 4 nominations
Also by
Scott Teems
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Selected frames
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- DO
Dogwood Entertainment
- GI
Ginny Mule Pictures
US
Key crew
- Executive ProducerLarsen Jay
- Executive ProducerRaul Celaya
- ProducerWalton Goggins
- ProducerTerence Berry
- EditorTravis Sittard
- Executive ProducerAdrian Jayasinha
- ProducerRay McKinnon
- CastingEmily Schweber
- ProducerLaura D. Smith
- Foley ArtistTim Chilton
- ADR EditorPaul B. Clay
- Makeup Department HeadLaura Godwin
- Production DesignMara LePere-Schloop
- Set DecorationKelly Anne Ross
- Sound MixerJim Hawkins
- Sound Re-Recording MixerPatrick Cyccone Jr.
- ADR MixerPaul Aronoff
- Costume DesignAlexis Scott
- Hair Department HeadMary Everett
- Short StoryWilliam Gay
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical2009-11-06PG-13
Also known as
International titles
- I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go DownUS
- ζδΈηε€ͺι³CN
