A Letter to Jonathan
Originally released in 1980. A Letter to Jonathan is a drama film. directed by John Cline. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jim Maillahu, Rebecca Knaust, and Joseph Bruno
Synopsis
A film with very little dialogue. Set in the Catskills of 1896 – 1916, a farmer buries his deceased wife atop a nearby mountain, then makes the difficult decision to give up his newborn son, Jonathan. Later in 1916, Jonathan returns to confront his past. The only real dialogue is a voice over of the father reading a letter he wrote to his son explaining himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Letter to Jonathan about?
A film with very little dialogue. Set in the Catskills of 1896 – 1916, a farmer buries his deceased wife atop a nearby mountain, then makes the difficult decision to give up his newborn son, Jona...
Who directed A Letter to Jonathan?
A Letter to Jonathan was directed by John Cline.
How long is A Letter to Jonathan?
A Letter to Jonathan has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was A Letter to Jonathan released?
A Letter to Jonathan was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Letter to Jonathan?
The main cast of A Letter to Jonathan includes Jim Maillahu, Rebecca Knaust, Joseph Bruno, Barbara Layton, John Barnes.