The Painting

2001 "Two worlds. One love. Turbulent times."

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The Painting

6 | 1h35m | en | Drama

Heath Freeman (Tru Calling, ER) heads an all-star cast including Clifton Davis (Any Given Sunday) Ben Vereen (Roots), Stacey Dash (Renaissance Man) and Debbie Allen (Fame) in the period drama Soldier of Change, which resurrects the turmoil and confusion of the late sixties. Travel back in time to visit a young man, Randy (Freeman) who finds himself immersed in the impassioned civil rights cause in the States, and struggles valiantly to adjust to the changing social fabric around him. But this is only the first of two worlds that Randy encounters. When he is drafted and shipped off to Asia - and the nightmare that called itself Vietnam - this inexperienced soldier must fight for his life and his convictions as he attempts to survive amid the turmoil of a war whose real nature is alien even to the country fighting it.

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Released: October. 27,2001 | Released Producted By: , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Genre

Drama , Romance

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Cast

Clifton Davis , Charles Shaughnessy , Stacey Dash , Debbie Allen , Heath Freeman , Ben Vereen

Director

José R. Varona

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Clifton Davis

as Thomas Ayers

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Charles Shaughnessy

as Randolph Barrington III

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Stacey Dash

as Hallie Gilmore aged 18

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Debbie Allen

as Bertha Lee Gilmore

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Heath Freeman

as Randy Barrington aged 18

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Ben Vereen

as Whistlin' Willie Weston

The Gray House Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story B Positive The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again Time Out of Mind Top Five Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals Mama, I Want to Sing! Tapioca Your Mama Don't Dance

José R. Varona

Set Medic

Peter Manoogian

Director

Josh Rose

Director

Billy Taylor

Production Assistant

Buddy Sheffield

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The Painting Audience Reviews

Joanna Mccarty Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

Micah Lloyd Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Tyreece Hulme One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

Sanjeev Waters A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Robert Gowens I loved this movie not only because it was about two people who chose love over everything else. I also liked that it exposed the hidden racism that far too many people still have on both sides. I am both black and white so I understand the hidden prejudices on both sides.The fact that they were black and white wasn't the point to me. The actor who played the black driver did a wonderful job, I liked and believed this role that showed what he was made of. After saving the boys life he became a father figure to the young man. Randy found himself in this new world where love was more abundant and more important than money. I lived during this era and many have forgotten just how far apart people were. This movie made me and many other weep. So I vote with the majority and say this was a great movie.

drh-8 When are people like jkdeboer (does that mean "the bore"? - it SHOULD!) going to sit back and enjoy a good story? And WHY, may I ask, have IMDb chosen to put THAT lousy comment on the movie's home page? Fortunately, I was somewhat surprised by ms DeBoer's comments and elected to read a few more rather than just take hers as typical! First of all, let's remember that this is NOT a star-studded movie spectacular. It is a fictitious story based around the popular urban myth about a rich man dying and his art collection being auctioned. If you haven't heard the story, I won't spoil the movie for you by telling it here. Mind you, if you have heard the story, then the end of the movie won't be any surprise either! But who cares? It is a nice wholesome movie and, as such, is pleasant entertainment.I could pick some holes in the acting (particularly Charles Shaughnessy's - he should have stuck to comedy!) but, again, what would that achieve? I guess there are those people in this world who simply enjoy rubbishing other people's efforts - although, I suspect if they had to make a movie themselves, they couldn't do nearly as well as those they tear apart! I have the movie on DVD and am happy to have it as part of my collection. So, people, if you have been put off by Miss DeBoer's irate rantings, just ignore them and watch The Painting anyway!

Michael O'Keefe Also a.k.a SOLDIERS of CHANGE. Black is black and white is white. Randy Barrignton(Heath Freeman) is a young man that finds himself in the midst of the 1960's riots and revolution. Being part of the front lines of the struggle for civil rights; he is summoned into the Viet Nam War. Randy's most heroic struggle though is with his wealthy father(Charles Shaughnessy), when he falls in love with Hallie(Stacey Dash). Hallie is black and her family too is divided over her choice of endearment. It is after all the 60's and the world is hardly easing into change of attitude toward war, personal rights, personal freedoms and the mixing of the races. Other notable cast members include: Clifton Davis, Ben Vereen and William R. Moses.

danmoran A marvelous testament to the human spirit. The story of a young man whose search for what matters most to him, and the lives that he touches along the way. Vivid performance all around. Clifton Davis and Heath Freeman stand out. Highly recommended.

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