Songcatcher(2001)
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Songcatcher Synopsis
After being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, impulsively visits her sister, who runs a struggling rural school in Appalachia. There she stumbles upon the discovery of her life - a treasure trove of ancient Scots-Irish ballads, songs that have been handed down from generation to generation, preserved intact by the seclusion of the mountains. With the goal of securing her promotion, Lily ventures into the most isolated areas of the mountains to collect the songs and finds herself increasingly enchanted.
Songcatcher (2001) is a drama and music film directed by Maggie Greenwald, released on March 1, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Janet McTeer, Michael Goodwin, Gregory Russell Cook and Jane Adams. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Maggie Greenwald
- Writers:
- Maggie Greenwald
- Producers:
- Richard Miller, Ellen Rigas-Venetis
- Cinematographer:
- Enrique Chediak
- Composer:
- David Mansfield
- Production:
- Rigas Entertainment, ErgoArts
- Status:
- Released
Songcatcher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janet McTeer
as Professor Lily Penleric, PhD
Michael Goodwin
as Professor Wallace Aldrich, PhD
- Gregory Russell Cook
Gregory Russell Cook
as Fate Honeycutt
Jane Adams
as Eleanor 'Elna' Penleric
E. Katherine Kerr
as Harriet Tolliver
Emmy Rossum
as Deladis Slocumb
Pat Carroll
as Viney Butler
Stephanie Roth Haberle
as Alice Kincaid
Aidan Quinn
as Tom Bledsoe
Bart Hansard
as Hilliard
- Erin Blake Clanton
Erin Blake Clanton
as Polly
David Patrick Kelly
as Earl Giddens
Key crew
Directed by Maggie Greenwald, written by Maggie Greenwald, produced by Richard Miller and Ellen Rigas-Venetis.
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Songcatcher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 39 ratings.
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Songcatcher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Songcatcher online?
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Who stars in Songcatcher?
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The main cast of Songcatcher (2001) includes Janet McTeer, Michael Goodwin, Gregory Russell Cook, Jane Adams and E. Katherine Kerr. The film was directed by Maggie Greenwald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Songcatcher released?
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Songcatcher was released on March 1, 2001 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Songcatcher worth watching?
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Songcatcher (2001) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.