Horton Foote's Alone (1997)

Synopsis: Written by two-time Academy Award winner Horton Foote, "Alone" examines the life of farmer and recent widower John Webb (Cronyn) and what happens when a Texas oil man offers mineral rights to his... Written by two-time Academy Award winner Horton Foote, "Alone" examines the life of farmer and recent widower John Webb (Cronyn) and what happens when a Texas oil man offers mineral rights to his land. His life is thrown into turmoil as his family becomes divided over the prospect of easy cash. A quiet, resonant depiction of the conflicts that arise between people as some pin their hopes on striking oil, while others turn their thoughts to hard work, friendship, and memories. [More]

Starring: Hume Cronyn, James Earl Jones, Ed Begley, Chris Cooper

Starring: Hume Cronyn, James Earl Jones, Ed Begley, Chris Cooper, Shelley Duvall, Hallie Foote, Frederic Forrest, Roxanne Hart, Piper Laurie, Rex Linn, Joanna Miles, David Selby, Beatrice Winde

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Screenwriter: Horton Foote

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