Spring Forward

Spring Forward

Infobox Film
name = Spring Forward


image_size =
caption = DVD cover
director = Tom Gilroy
producer = Gill Holland
Jim McKay
Paul S. Mezey
writer = Tom Gilroy
narrator =
starring = Ned Beatty
Liev Schreiber
Campbell Scott
music = Hahn Rowe
cinematography = Terry Stacey
editing = James Lyons
distributor = MGM
released = December 8, 2000
runtime = 110 minutes
country = USA
language = English
budget = $2,000,000
gross = $102,353 (USA)
preceded_by =
followed_by =
website =
amg_id = 1:198533
imdb_id = 0156096

"Spring Forward" is a film written and directed by Tom Gilroy starring Ned Beatty, Liev Schreiber and Campbell Scott. It was released in 1999 by IFC Films and MGM for DVD.

MPAA Rating: R for language and some drug content.

Plot

Two men, Paul and Murphy, work together in the park system, and they form a relationship. Paul is an ex-convict, recently released from prison (arrested for armed robbery). Murphy is a war veteran, and is middle-aged. He has a grown son named Bobby, who is dying. Paul develops a sensitive, spiritual side, while Murphy seeks forgiveness for the mistakes he has made as a father. The relationship between these two men become very strong, almost as a father and son.

Reception

The reviews for "Spring Forward" were mainly favorable, and it has achieved a rating of 80% on rottentomatoes.com. [ [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spring_forward/ Spring Forward Movie Reviews, Pictures - Rotten Tomatoes ] ]

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External links

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