A Flash of Green
A reporter confronts corruption and environmental conflict in a small town.
A Flash of Green is a 1984 American drama film directed by Victor Nuñez. It premiered at the Toronto Festival of Festivals and New York Film Festival in 1984, aired on PBS as an American Playhouse episode in 1986, and is based on a 1962 novel by John D. MacDonald. The story follows a reporter who confronts corruption after a county commissioner tries to bribe him.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Victor Nuñez
- Based on
- A Flash of Green, John D. MacDonald
- Starring
- Ed Harris
- Blair Brown
- Richard Jordan
- George Coe
- Joan Goodfellow
- Music
- Charles Engstrom
- Editing
- Michael Fruet
- Studio
- A Flash of Green, Ltd.
- Distributor
- Spectrafilm
- Released
- 15 September 1984, Toronto Film Festival
Facts from the source article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in A Flash of Green?
A Flash of Green stars Ed Harris, Blair Brown, Richard Jordan, George Coe and Joan Goodfellow.
Who composed the music for A Flash of Green?
The music for A Flash of Green was composed by Charles Engstrom.
What was the budget of A Flash of Green?
A Flash of Green had a budget of $1 million.
Who distributed A Flash of Green?
A Flash of Green was distributed by Spectrafilm.
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