''Balloon Farm'' is a 1999 television film that stars

Rip Torn Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019) was an American actor whose career spanned more than 60 years. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his part as Marsh Turner in '' Cross Creek'' ...

, Mara Wilson and Laurie Metcalf. It was produced and premiered as part of '' The Wonderful World of Disney'' series. It is based on the book ''Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm'' by Jerdine Nolen.

Plot

The farming community of Watertown is struggling to survive a severe drought. Harvey Potter (Rip Torn) arrives in the community by renting a farm, which neighbors think is foolish. However, one day young Willow Johnson (Mara Wilson) passes by Potter's field to find his crop is full of magical, colorful balloons. Townspeople, with the exception of Weasel Mayfield (Roberts Blossom), believe that this a good sign that the drought may end soon. When the rough times continue to plague the community, the community turns against Harvey until Willow reminds everyone about the power of faith and the magic that Harvey has brought through the balloons.

Cast

as Harvey Potter * Mara Wilson as Willow Johnson * Laurie Metcalf as Casey Johnson * Fredric Lane as Jake Johnson * Roberts Blossom as Weasel Mayfield * Richard Riehle as Earl * Ernie Lively as Tom Williams *

Arnetia Walker Arnetia Walker is an American actress and singer, active since 1971. She played Nurse Annie Roland in the NBC sitcom ''Nurses'' from 1991 to 1994. Life and career Walker was born in Columbus, Georgia, Walker was very young when her mother died, ...

as Crystal * Lee Garlington as Maggie * Guy Boyd as Mayor * Neal McDonough as Sheriff * Ken Jenkins as Banker * Adam Wylie as Charles * Rudee Lipscomb as Marcy

Home media

The film was released on DVD by

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on July 6, 2004.Balloon Farm DVD
Retrieved 05-01-2012 The title was also made available for streaming and download.

References

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* * * {{William Dear American children's comedy films 1999 television films 1999 films Disney television films American children's films American television films Films directed by William Dear 1990s English-language films 1990s American films