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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

1999-05-09 · 85 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · TV Movie

In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.

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Directors
Gregg Champion
Production companies
Trimark Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
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Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierNoah Dearborn
Dianne WiestDianne WiestSarah McClellan
Mary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerDr. Valerie Crane
George NewbernGeorge NewbernChristian Nelson
Roxzane T. MimsRoxzane T. MimsNoah's Mother
Afemo OmilamiAfemo OmilamiNoah's Father
Bernie CaseyBernie CaseySilas
James Thomas Lee KnightJames Thomas Lee Knight8-year-old Noah
Frances BayFrances BayMrs. Lewis
John Bedford LloydJohn Bedford LloydRobert Murphy
Donna BiscoeDonna BiscoeNurse
Sharon BlackwoodSharon BlackwoodGretchen
Von CoulterVon CoulterPetrini
Tommy CresswellTommy CresswellDr. Hartman
Charles LawlorCharles LawlorEarl
Frank Hoyt TaylorFrank Hoyt TaylorSimmons
Alex VanAlex VanKrager
Terrence GibneyTerrence GibneyDr. Cowans
Libby WhittemoreLibby WhittemoreWard Nurse
Marc GowanMarc GowanDr. Wells

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