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Noon Wine
The drama, adapted from a story by Katherine Anne Porter, tells of a Swedish immigrant who arrives on a small Texas farm at the turn of the century for work, is hired, and subsequently, and inadvertently, causes the downfall of his employer when a suspicious visitor comes to call.
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Plot Summary
Set in the bleak Texas landscape, 'Noon Wine' tells the story of a struggling farmer named Old Templer who takes in a drifter named Arthur McClure. Their uneasy cohabitation is disrupted by the arrival of McClure's menacing associate, Harry Dodd, who is hunting him. As tensions escalate, Templer finds himself entangled in a violent confrontation that threatens his life and livelihood.
Critical Reception
The 1985 made-for-television film 'Noon Wine' is a somber and atmospheric adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's novella. While it garnered critical attention for its strong performances and faithful depiction of the source material's oppressive mood, it was not a widely discussed or commercially successful production. It is often remembered as a solid, if understated, television drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brooding atmosphere and faithful adaptation of the source material.
Nick Nolte's performance as the tormented Templer was frequently highlighted.
Seen as a character-driven drama with a slow-burn tension.
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Fun Fact
This television film is an adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's 1937 novella of the same name, which was also adapted into a feature film in 1966 directed by Samuel Fuller.
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