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Calm at Sunset

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
157
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Calm at Sunset (1996)
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Drama

The struggle between a father and son at odds over the youth's career choice.The struggle between a father and son at odds over the youth's career choice.The struggle between a father and son at odds over the youth's career choice.

  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writers
    • Paul Watkins
    • Pamela Gray
    • John Kent Harrison
  • Stars
    • Michael Moriarty
    • Peter Facinelli
    • Kevin Conway
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    157
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writers
      • Paul Watkins
      • Pamela Gray
      • John Kent Harrison
    • Stars
      • Michael Moriarty
      • Peter Facinelli
      • Kevin Conway
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Russell Pfeiffer
    Peter Facinelli
    Peter Facinelli
    • James Pfeiffer
    Kevin Conway
    Kevin Conway
    • Kelly Dobbs
    Melvin Van Peebles
    Melvin Van Peebles
    • Mr. Bucket
    Christopher Orr
    Christopher Orr
    • Joseph Pfeiffer
    Gretchen Mol
    Gretchen Mol
    • Emily
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Margaret Pfeiffer
    Richard Bright
    Richard Bright
    • Pittsley
    Richard Donat
    Richard Donat
    • Gil
    Cecil Wright
    Cecil Wright
    • Franklin, Cape Keltic Cook
    Brian Jamieson
    Brian Jamieson
    • Vince
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Howard
    Tom Gallant
    • Reynolds
    Jeremy Akerman
    • Captain Augustus Weber
    Gardiner Millar
    Gardiner Millar
    • Coast Guard Officer
    • (as Gary Millar)
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Marco
    • (uncredited)
    Lola Powers
    • Café Waitress
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writers
      • Paul Watkins
      • Pamela Gray
      • John Kent Harrison
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    7jarmlar

    Great

    A great TV film about a boy in his best age that wishes to be a fisherman, but will his wishes be true? Great acting makes this movie great. If you like dramatic films, this is a film for you. The movie takes time in the ninties and how a young boy fights for his rights to be a fisherman. One of the better TV films.
    bjmatchett

    Wonderfully photographed film

    A wonderfully photographed film set in the world of sea fishing. The performances are top-notch, especially that of Peter Facinelli, as the idealistic young man that wants to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors to become a fisherman, even though everyone around him tries to discourage this dream. Wonderful performances exude from everyone throughout this heart-warming tale.
    rainbow414

    excellent family movie for all ages

    This is the second time we have watched this Hallmark movie,it is the classic struggle of a father and a strong-willed determined son,and the ability to overcome their differences and still remain close. The life of a fisherman is shown in great detail, the struggles and reality of their work is accurately portrayed by strong characters and the common bond that they all share to survive and make a living for themselves and their families. The Nova Scotia location where this story takes place is beautifully filmed. Kudos to all who were involved in making this film.

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    • Goofs
      Sign on fishing dock says: "No parking on dock. Violators will be toad."
    • Connections
      Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn
    • Filming locations
      • Prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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