Northern Lights (1997 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Linda Yellen |
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| Music by | Patrick Seymour |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Cinematography | Joseph Yacoe |
| Editor(s) | Jan Northrop |
| Running time | 111 minutes |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | August 23, 1997 |
Northern Lights is a 1997 TV movie that first aired on the Disney Channel. It is based on a stage play from 1988 by John Hoffman. The movie was directed by Linda Yellen and stars famous actors like Diane Keaton, Maury Chaykin, Joseph Cross, and Kathleen York. It premiered on August 23, 1997.
Some people thought Northern Lights was the very first Disney Channel Original Movie. However, Disney Channel later said that Under Wraps, also from 1997, was their first official original movie.
The Story of Northern Lights
The movie tells the story of Roberta (Diane Keaton), a woman who has no children. She finds out her brother, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, has passed away. When she goes back to her hometown for his funeral, Roberta gets a big surprise. She inherits her nine-year-old nephew, Jack (Joseph Cross).
Jack is a smart and curious boy. Roberta and Jack have to learn to live together and understand each other. The movie shows their journey as they try to find common ground and become a family.
Meet the Cast
Many talented actors brought the characters of Northern Lights to life. Here are some of the main actors and who they played:
- Diane Keaton as Roberta Blumstein
- Maury Chaykin as Ben Rubadue
- Joseph Cross as Jack
- Kathleen York as Daphne
- John Robert Hoffman as Joe Scarlotti
- Frank C. Turner as Willard
- Thomas Cavanagh as Frank
- Alexander Pollock as Billy
- David Paul Grove as Buck
- Crystal Verge as Aggie
- John R. Taylor as Arthur
- Sheila Patterson as Arlene
- Peter Wilds as Ratman
- Chilton Crane as Margaret
- Sheila Moore as Louise
- Leam Blackwood as Emily
- Zahf Paroo as Young Manager (as Zang Haju)
- Phillip Hazel as Sterling
Awards and Recognition
Northern Lights received some special recognition for its performances.
- In 1998, Joseph Cross won a Young Artist Award for 'Best Performance, Leading Young Actor'. This award celebrates young actors for their great work in movies and TV shows.
See also
In Spanish: Northern Lights (película de 1997) para niños
