Lily Dale

Starring:Mary Stuart Masterson, Sam Shepard, Stockard Channing, Tim Guinee, John Slattery, Jean Stapleton, Sean Hennigan, Chamblee Ferguson, Elbert Lewis, Johnathan Bren, Brent Anderson, Mark Walters, Angee Hughes, John Hussey, Horton Foote
Director: Peter Masterson
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Product Type: DVD

Customer Reviews:

The Scandinavian Miracle at Midnight.......2007-02-16

One of the most remarkable feats of World War II happened in Denmark. After about three years of believing they could live in peace with the Germans, the Jews were finally scheduled to be shipped to the death camps. Fortunately, a trusted Dane working in the German's Command learned of the plan a day or two before it was to happen, so he secretly warned the Jews. Within a matter of hours, the Danish Resistance help get some 7,200 Jews on boats and taken to Sweden. Being neutral, Sweden willingly took in these Jewish refugees. Fewer than four hundred did not escape, but were shipped out of Denmark to the camps. This is the compelling, true story of one family in that 'miracle at midnight.' The Disney movie of that name is a similar story, which chronicles another family experience during that same incident.

There is so much to discuss in this movie that parents will just want to watch it with their kids to decide what would be important to their family. There is very little bad language, or anything objectionable to traditional values families in this movie. It is one you will not soon forget. Oh, one more thing: When the Jews were finally able to return to Denmark after the war, they found their businesses had been kept going, their homes maintained, and even their gardens attended by the Danes!

Great Movie.......2004-08-01

This is an excellent movie, and I also think it was one of the best World War 2 movies I have ever seen. Seeing people being courageous in the face of fear in real life is one of the most powerful things I think any movie could be about. The relationships formed were very touching as well. I will recommend this to any and all I see, and as proof of how good I think it is, I have never desired to write a review of any movie before this one.

a day in october.......2003-03-11

This movie is one of the best world war II movies I have ever seen. It deals with the ongoing life of the jewish people while under the tumb of persecution. A Day In October focuses on the daily life of the jewish family from the moment they wake up till dawn. Five stars for this movie I would say.

Average customer rating:

Mary Stuart Masterson fans will love it.

Lily Dale
Starring: Mary Stuart Masterson , Sam Shepard , Stockard Channing , Tim Guinee , and John Slattery
Director: Peter Masterson
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

From Pulitzer-prize winner Horton Foote, creator of Tender Mercies and To Kill a Mockingbird comes the chilling drama of a family on the edge. Mary Stuart Masterson stars as Lily Dale, a pouting, sexually precocious teenager at the heart of a family secret that threatens to shatter her world. When her estranged brother arrives unexpectedly, their mother (Stockard Channing) is mysteriously distant, and their cold and stern stepfather (Sam Shepard) violently disapproves of the brother's visit. As Lily struggles with their brother who insists on bringing their dangerous past to light, she finds herself at the center of a secret storm that could tear them all apart.

Customer Reviews:

Mary Stuart Masterson fans will love it........1999-07-29

Sometimes confusing story line, but enjoyable watching. Peter Masterson ( director ) handles it very much like the stage play he also directed. Mary Stuart Masterson gives a strong performance as a very shallow individual, but her devotees will love her no matter how upsetting her character may be. Other good acting helps, but once again, the storyline can be difficult to comprehend. Watch it several times to appreciate it more.

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