2003
PG
Lang Films
1 h 38 m

2003
PG
Lang Films
1 h 38 m

Summary Set amongst the rolling hills and farmlands of rural Wisconsin during the 1940's, Red Betsy tells the story and paints a lyrical portrait of a close-knit Midwestern family dealing with loss, change, and social progress during a pivotal time in American history. (Lang Films)

Directed By: Chris Boebel

Written By: Charles E. Boebel, Chris Boebel

2003
PG
Lang Films
1 h 38 m

2003
PG
Lang Films
1 h 38 m

Red Betsy

Name: Red Betsy
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance
Released: 2003-11-14
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Rating: 57
Cast: Alison Elliott, Leo Burmester, Lois Smith, Chad Lowe, William Wise

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Chris Boebel

Written By: Charles E. Boebel, Chris Boebel

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Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews

40% Positive
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Chicago Sun-Times

The movie sees World War II and the following years through the eyes of those who went away and those who stayed at home, and it tells one small true story that represents the incalculable effect of the war.

By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

Chicago Reader

The period details are more accurate than in many Hollywood features, and Boebel, a native of Wisconsin, understands his midwestern characters, especially their resourcefulness and stoic resolve.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Negotiating the role of a forward-thinking woman constrained by family demands and era, Elliott elevates a picture that's lovely to look at but lacking in dramatic impact.

By Carla Meyer FULL REVIEW

The A.V. Club

Though Burmester and Elliott make able sparring partners, Red Betsy literally succumbs to an on-the-nose staging of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with the old man cast as the model for Scrooge in a school play.

By Scott Tobias FULL REVIEW

Chicago Tribune

In between all the sentimental (i.e. corny) mumbo-jumbo is a potentially fascinating subplot.

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Production Company Lang Films, Red Betsy Productions LLC

Release Date Nov 14, 2003

Duration 1 h 38 m

Rating PG

Genres

Tagline In the heart of a nation ... hope takes flight.

Website http://www.redbetsy.com/

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Awards

Jackson Crossroads Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Red Betsy

Top Cast

Alison Elliott

Winifred Rounds

Leo Burmester

Emmet Rounds

Lois Smith

Helen Rounds

Chad Lowe

Orin Sanders

William Wise

Grandpa Charles

Isa Thomas

Grandma K

Brent Crawford

Dale Rounds

Courtney Jines

Jane Rounds

Kyle Gallner

Charlie

Simon Jacobs

Richard

Carrie Van Deest

Edna

Nathan Connor

Charles Jr.

Jaide Gunther

Tiny Tim and Student

John Filmanowicz

Charlie (age 3)

Mary Kababik

Florence

Heather Ullsvik

Katie

Chad Grote

Gravedigger #2

Ed Amor

Justice of the Peace

Peder Melhuse

Horace the Mailman

Krystyl Gunther

Student

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