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Carolina Low

Original title: Paradise Falls
  • 1997
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
242
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Carolina Low (1997)
Drama

When the family's North Carolina farm is about to be taken by the banks during the Depression era, two boys decide to start robbing banks and return the money to the people.When the family's North Carolina farm is about to be taken by the banks during the Depression era, two boys decide to start robbing banks and return the money to the people.When the family's North Carolina farm is about to be taken by the banks during the Depression era, two boys decide to start robbing banks and return the money to the people.

  • Director
    • Nick Searcy
  • Writers
    • Sean Bridgers
    • Sue Ellen Bridgers
  • Stars
    • Sean Bridgers
    • Christopher Berry
    • Nick Searcy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    242
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Searcy
    • Writers
      • Sean Bridgers
      • Sue Ellen Bridgers
    • Stars
      • Sean Bridgers
      • Christopher Berry
      • Nick Searcy
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Sean Bridgers
    Sean Bridgers
    • Henry Bancroft
    Christopher Berry
    Christopher Berry
    • Oshel Hooper
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Jake Kyler
    Sonny Shroyer
    Sonny Shroyer
    • Bert Kyler
    Claire Eye
    • Clarice Kyler
    Judy Simpson
    • Mrs. Bancroft
    Chloe Searcy
    Chloe Searcy
    • Sissy Bancroft
    Roger Bright
    • Mr. Bancroft
    Tara Thompson
    • Rachel Smithers
    Robin Mullins
    Robin Mullins
    • Mrs. Hooper
    David Matthews
    • Preacher
    Stephen Michael Ayers
    • Banker Gentry
    Jamie Arbuckle
    • Red
    Darryl Beck
    • Deputy #1
    Tim Beck
    • Deputy #2
    Dan Patrick Brady
    • George
    Steve Carlisle
    Steve Carlisle
    • Banker Carter
    Jack Cleary
    • David Tritt
    • Director
      • Nick Searcy
    • Writers
      • Sean Bridgers
      • Sue Ellen Bridgers
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    10prestonblalock

    Pleasantly surprised

    If you're looking for a good period piece this is the one! While I wasn't so sure this was the movie for me in the beginning, I'm glad I stuck around. Great acting, great music, great scenery. An all around impeccable film.
    10Luna-9

    A Film of Heart and Soul

    Paradise Falls is, without a doubt, one of the best movies I've ever seen. A classic in the making, this period film captures the beauty and dignity of life in the Appalachian mountains of the 1930s in an honest manner. Expertly crafted, this film is a "must see" for anyone with a love and respect for the cinema. Director Nick Searcy's directorial technique places him in league with screen legends John Ford and Sam Peckinpah. The writing presents an honest depiction of mountain people, the cinematography is breathtakingly beautiful and the acting superb. All in all, Paradise Falls does what a movie should do - it tugs at your heart and soul.

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    • Trivia
      Atlanta Film Festival 1998 Won, Southeastern Media Award Nick Searcy, Sean Bridgers

      Hollywood Film Awards 1998 won, Hollywood Discovery Award Best Feature Film (Under $1 million) Nick Searcy

      WorldFest Charleston 1997 Won, Gold Award Theatrical Feature Film - Dramatic
    • Soundtracks
      Shanteelah Waltz
      written by Bill Millsaps

      performed by Bill & Wilma Millsaps' Snowbird Mountain Band

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paradise Falls
    • Filming locations
      • Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Maceo Productions
      • Paradise Falls LLC
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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