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Balloon Farm
DVD cover
GenreFantasy comedy
Based onHarvey Potter's Balloon Farm
by Jerdine Nolen
Teleplay bySteven M. Karczynski
Directed byWilliam Dear
Starring
Music byRichard Marvin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerKevin Inch
CinematographyRick Bota
EditorEdgar Burcksen
Running time92 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 28, 1999 (1999-03-28)

Balloon Farm is a 1999 American fantasy comedy television film directed by William Dear, written by Steven M. Karczynski, and starring Rip Torn, Mara Wilson and Laurie Metcalf. It premiered on ABC on March 28, 1999, as part of The Wonderful World of Disney series.[1] It is based on the 1994 book Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen.[2]

Plot

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The farming community of Watertown is struggling to survive a severe drought. Harvey Potter arrives in the community by renting a farm, which neighbors think is foolish. However, one day young Willow Johnson passes by Potter's field to find his crop is full of magical, colorful balloons. Townspeople, with the exception of Weasel Mayfield, believe that this a good sign that the drought may end soon. When the rough times continue to plague the community, the community turns against Harvey until Willow reminds everyone about the power of faith and the magic that Harvey has brought through the balloons.

Cast

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Home media

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The film was released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video on July 6, 2004.[3] The title was also made available for streaming and download.

References

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  1. ^ TCM: Balloon Farm (1999)
  2. ^ Heffley, Lynne (March 27, 1999). "Rip Torn, Mara Wilson Help Keep Disney's 'Balloon Farm' Aloft". Los Angeles Times (archive). Archived from the original on 2017-02-14.
  3. ^ Balloon Farm DVD Archived 2012-05-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 05-01-2012
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