Looking for a family movie that explores the human heart and family" values? Look no more----Spencer's Mountain has it all! For the generation living in the 1970's, Spencer's Mountain was the blueprint for the famed TV series, The Walton's. Only the names were changed around a bit...Clay Spencer (father) was the character for John Walton and "Clay-Boy was "John Boy" But both films are situated during pre World War II eras, and the time frame was Depression / Post Depression. But it was a hard life---only for people that worked to keep their families fed and sheltered and also to make solid citizens. Clay Spencer was a man who deeply loved his wife and large family. Of course, Clay did like to kick back from the stresses of life by taking a drink or going fishing...but he was a hard worker recognized in the small mountain community.
The family suffers many hardships because they are not rich but they have their dreams--that is what keeps them going. Even if their dreams do not come true-even if tragedy befalls them, they stay together. Knowing that also helps them getting thru hardship. Sacrifice is also a virtue shown--The parents giving up building their dream house so that there son can attend college.
The acting is good and the photography is stunning! Spencer's Mountain is a film for all families that can be enjoyed by all generations
The family suffers many hardships because they are not rich but they have their dreams--that is what keeps them going. Even if their dreams do not come true-even if tragedy befalls them, they stay together. Knowing that also helps them getting thru hardship. Sacrifice is also a virtue shown--The parents giving up building their dream house so that there son can attend college.
The acting is good and the photography is stunning! Spencer's Mountain is a film for all families that can be enjoyed by all generations