Product Description

Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 08/07/2007 Run time: 95 minutes

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19931 in DVD
• Published on: 2006
• Released on: 2007-08-07
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 95 minutes

Customer Reviews

An Important Ethical Issue is Explored
Kenny Rogers makes a danged good preacher in this movie, which opens with a sermon on turning the other cheek. His nephew does his best to live by Jesus' words, even when war is declared after the attack on Pearl Harbor. However, after continued taunting, harassment, and finally the rape of his fiancé by the boys in one family, his resolve is severely tested. Just where does Jesus' admonition to turn the other cheek end and legitimate defense begin? That is the question that must be answered in this movie. [I am reminded of one of the 2008 Presidential candidates who naively said he would not need to fight Islamic terrorists because if we are nice to them they wouldn't want to destroy Western culture.] The boys in that bad family didn't seem to get that message when Johnny had one where he could beat the tar out of him after he'd done one disgusting act, but chose to not harm the brother. [All three brothers were involved in the rape.] Traditional values families should be able to enjoy this movie, and it would be great for family discussion of the main issue in this movie.

Still Good
I first saw this when I was in my teens and enjoyed it very much. So, I was very happy that it finally got released on DVD. And I must say that it is still as enjoyable. Kenny Rogers is excellent as Pastor Matthew and a natural. A very young Fredric Lane (from "Lost" and "Supernatural") is equally good as Tommy. I have been a fan of his since I saw him as "Tommy".

Production-wise, the dvd is ok. Although the sound is good, the images are at times grainy. But it has transferred relatively well to dvd considering how "old" the original movie was. There are no extras which is a pity. It would have been nice to hear Mr Rogers and Mr Lane's take on their roles and the making of this classic.

The dvd is a good buy and one to treasure for Rogers and Lane fans.

oldie but goodie
This dvd was purchased as a gift. Did not watch this movie. The person I
purchased this for was for their birthday.