
Ulee's Gold
Ulee's Gold is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Victor Nuñez and starring Peter Fonda in the title role. Co-stars include Patricia Richardson, Christine Dunford, Tom Wood, Jessica Biel, J. Kenneth Campbell and Vanessa Zima. It was released by Orion Pictures, with Jonathan Demme receiving presenter credits for his role in the film's financing.
Plot
Ulee Jackson is a widowed beekeeper in Wewahitchka, Florida whose son Jimmy is in prison following a botched robbery. Jimmy's wife Helen has abandoned their two daughters and is living in Orlando. Ulee's stubborn independence prevents him from asking for help, and he has his hands full running his business and acting as surrogate parent to his granddaughters Casey and Penny. Casey is a rebellious teenager and Penny is a timid 10-year-old who seems confused by her parents' absence and the tension at home.
More details
author | Victor Nuñez |
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contentLocation | Florida |
director | Victor Nuñez |
editor | Victor Nuñez |
genre | drama |
keywords | abandon act bank robbery bleed botched robbery divorce drug addiction drug withdrawal hiding place parking lot petty criminal pick up rebellious teenager run tie up widow |
musicBy | Charles Engstrom |
nomination | Academy Award for Best Actor |
producer | Jonathan Demme |
productionCompany | Motion Picture Corporation of America |
publisher | Orion Pictures |
theme | independent |