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Sunshine

  • TV Movie
  • 1973
  • G
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Cliff De Young and Cristina Raines in Sunshine (1973)
BiographyDrama

When a young woman who is living in the woods with her struggling-musician husband and her very young daughter discovers that she has terminal cancer, she begins to tape-record a journal of ... Read allWhen a young woman who is living in the woods with her struggling-musician husband and her very young daughter discovers that she has terminal cancer, she begins to tape-record a journal of the time she has left, hoping to leave something precious for her daughter.When a young woman who is living in the woods with her struggling-musician husband and her very young daughter discovers that she has terminal cancer, she begins to tape-record a journal of the time she has left, hoping to leave something precious for her daughter.

  • Director
    • Joseph Sargent
  • Writers
    • Carol Sobieski
    • Jacquelyn Helton
  • Stars
    • Cristina Raines
    • Cliff De Young
    • Meg Foster
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    703
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Sargent
    • Writers
      • Carol Sobieski
      • Jacquelyn Helton
    • Stars
      • Cristina Raines
      • Cliff De Young
      • Meg Foster
    • 84User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cristina Raines
    Cristina Raines
    • Kate Hayden
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Sam Hayden
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Nora
    Brenda Vaccaro
    Brenda Vaccaro
    • Carol Gillman
    Bill Mumy
    Bill Mumy
    • Weaver
    Alan Fudge
    Alan Fudge
    • David
    Corey Fischer
    Corey Fischer
    • Givitz
    Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
    Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
    • Jill Hayden
    • (as Lindsay Green Bush)
    Sidney Greenbush
    Sidney Greenbush
    • Jill Hayden
    • (as Sydney Green Bush)
    James Hong
    James Hong
    • Dr. Wilde
    Sarah Valentini
    • Jill At 6 Months
    Bill Stout
    • Interviewer
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Bartender
    Adrian Ricard
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Joseph Sargent
    • Writers
      • Carol Sobieski
      • Jacquelyn Helton
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    9marpetrescu91

    A story about life, love and freedom

    I saw the movie right after its release, in Europe. I was so impressed that I went to see it again in theaters. I learned all the songs and I discovered John Denver through this movie. The moment I arrived in Canada I tried to look for a tape, later on for a DVD. I see that is rated 7.4 and I don't understand why that many bad movies with bad ratings are on the market but this isn't. Shirley is right. To release another movie with the same name and totally different subject is deceiving and not right. What happened? Why can't we find this movie in the stores or at blockbuster? I join all the voices that ask for this movie on DVD. In a world flooded with movies full of violence, bad language and hatred lets have "Sunshine" (1973) for a change!
    dawny-3

    Sunshine, It's a Great Movie

    I really love the movie Sunshine. This movie can move you. It's a heart warming story. I love the John Denver songs being played in the movie. It had beautiful mountain scenes. It had a lot of love, caring and emotional feelings on the movie. It's one of my favorite movies. It's a movie you could see over and over again. I also like the Sunshine Christmas movie. It's also a heart warming movie. I just love these two movies so much. I only wish they could put it on video, so I could watch the two movies, when I want. Thank you, A big fan of the movies.
    10hez-10

    Please tell me I can get this wonderful movie on DVD

    I saw this movie when I was a teenager and I absolutely loved it. I remember that I cried like a baby. Like so many others, I only saw it once, and I have since scoured everywhere looking for a personal copy to keep. I have just watched Love Story with my daughter, and I was telling her how good "Sunshine" was, compared to Love story. We both want to see it now, me because I loved it so much originally, and her because I've told her about how great it is, and how sad it is, and how its the type of movie that never leaves you, once you've seen it, it just touches you. I recall seeing it with a boyfriend in Perth, and we both walked out of the cinema crying our eyes out. He was a very blokey (macho)man, very tough, and I think its the only time I ever saw him cry, not only over a movie, but over anything. I just want to see it again. If anyone knows where I can get a copy, please put a message here. I will be eternally grateful. If anyone reading this has the power to get it on to DVD.... please do so. I imagine there are a lot of us out there who are waiting to see this fabulous movie again.
    10fortier-1

    excellently filmed, perfect casting

    It has been over thirty years since I first saw this movie and I still remember its effect on me. I bought the novel soon after and read it until the pages fell out. Someone asked me at a job interview who my most influential person and I said Jacquelyn Helton because she had the courage to do what she thought was right all the while knowing what the outcome would be. This movie is an inspiration to anyone who takes life for granted and makes you realize that no matter how long you live whether it is 20 years or a hundred, its not the length but the quality of that life, make it count, and above all else, love.
    mikellis

    I've found it!!

    I also saw Sunshine only once, in the early 70's, and was deeply affected by it. I remember the movie as very simple, but very powerful. The night I saw it was without doubt the MOST memorable night of my life. I say that because at that age (18) all things seemed possible, and the movie allowed me to express emotions and feeling that had been in the back of my mind for years. Feelings like love, unadulterated by the pressures of society. I'm 30 years older now and it amazes me that even today I hold the memories dear. I've been lately thinking About my life's time All the things I've done And how it's been And so I found this message board. Mike

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    • Trivia
      This 1973 film featured seven songs written (or co-written) by John Denver, including the song, "Sunshine on My Shoulders," for which the film is named. In 1974, Denver later released "Back Home Again", and he tips his hat to this film with a reference in the third verse: "And your mother called last Friday, 'Sunshine' made her cry." This film originally aired on the CBS network as an episode of the 'CBS Friday Night Movie' on November 9, 1973. When first aired, "Sunshine" was the most watched made-for-TV film in history.
    • Connections
      Followed by Sunshine (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      My Sweet Lady
      Words and Music: John Denver

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Солнечный свет
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 1m(121 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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