The Flamingo Rising (2001) - Turner Classic Movies

The Flamingo Rising


2h 2001

Brief Synopsis

Hubert Lee, an eccentric dreamer, builds the world's largest drive-in theater across the street from a funeral parlor, much to the chagrin of the owner of the parlor, Turner Knight. Edna, Hubert's wife, sympathizes with Turner's predicament and reaches out to befriend him. Their lives become further

Film Details

Also Known As
Flamingo Rising, Hallmark Hall of Fame (02/04/01)
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Period
Romance
Release Date
2001
Production Company
CBS Entertainment
Location
St. Augustine, Florida, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Hubert Lee, an eccentric dreamer, builds the world's largest drive-in theater across the street from a funeral parlor, much to the chagrin of the owner of the parlor, Turner Knight. Edna, Hubert's wife, sympathizes with Turner's predicament and reaches out to befriend him. Their lives become further complicated when Hubert and Edna's adopted son, who is Korean, falls in love with Turner's daughter.

Film Details

Also Known As
Flamingo Rising, Hallmark Hall of Fame (02/04/01)
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Period
Romance
Release Date
2001
Production Company
CBS Entertainment
Location
St. Augustine, Florida, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States February 4, 2001

Telecast as a presentation of "Hallmark Hall of Fame."

Began shooting August 16, 2000.

Completed shooting September 15, 2000.