| A House on a Hill | |
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| Directed by | Chuck Workman |
| Written by | Chuck Workman |
| Produced by | Chuck Workman |
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| Distributed by | Calliope Films |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A House on a Hill is a 2003 American drama film written and directed by Chuck Workman and starring Philip Baker Hall, Laura San Giacomo, Shirley Knight and Henry Rollins. [1] [2]
After buying a piece of land, the owner hires a filmmaker to document the construction of the home by an aging architect.
The film has a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. [3]
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