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The Greenstone

The Greenstone

19801.50h 38m

Overview

Living on the edge of the woods, a young boy (Joseph Cory) dedicates himself to finding a magical rock. Narrated by Orson Welles.

Directed by Kevin Irvine
Written by Scott Radisch, Kevin Irvine
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Top Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Narrator (voice)

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John Riley

Older Sean

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Joseph Cory

Younger Sean

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Nancy Pascoe

Mother

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Candace Coster

Lady in White

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Nicholas Alexander

Sigmund

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Gary Kirk

Sigfried

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Steve Kaye

Whistle

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Jack Mauck

Mike, The Overseer

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Kathleen Irvine

Morra

About The Greenstone

The Greenstone is a adventure, family, fantasy film released in 1980. Directed by Kevin Irvine, it stars Orson Welles, John Riley, Joseph Cory. Living on the edge of the woods, a young boy (Joseph Cory) dedicates himself to finding a magical rock. Narrated by Orson Welles.

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