I have seen this film many times and it is always a great treat, no matter what part you come in on. It was filmed in the tobacco fields of northeastern Connecticut. The story is of a teen named Parrish, (Troy Donahue) becoming a man through his love affairs with three women, his work in the tobacco industry - (probably couldn't get made in this positive light today)and his fight against his evil step-family. That's the story, but what a cast and plot! Troy shines in his best movie role as a rebellious teen who's in the right. Claudet Colbert plays her classic stock part - Parrish's loving, widowed mother who marries into a sick family. (Headed by an vicious, money-grubbing Karl Malden who goes head to head with Parrish) Connie Stevens is a young, tobacco road loose woman, and she shines - a supporting Oscar should have been hers. Diane McBain wows us as a spoiled rich girl who can't get Parrish, so she tries to bring him down. She also wears supporting Oscar. Sharon Huegeny, as Miss Goody Twoshoes plays it perfect and you love her because just about everybody else is rotten to the core. And Dean Jagger rounds out the story as a wise older friend,imparting to Parrish his life's work and heritage. Further supporting cast includes Dub Taylor and Hampton Francher. Perfect for a rainy afternoon, a summer day, a fall evening, winter in front of the fire, in other words, anytime. Take a chance, it's a super fun and escape movie!
Review of Parrish
