Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story

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Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story
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Genre Drama
Written byDan Levine
Directed by Michael Switzer
Starring
Music by David Mansfield
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerPreston Fischer
Cinematography Thomas Burstyn
EditorCharles Bornstein
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseApril 26, 2000 (2000-04-26)

Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story is a 2000 American drama television film directed by Michael Switzer, written by Dan Levine, and starring Patty Duke, William Devane. Natasha Melnick, Kaj-Erik Eriksen and Elisabeth Rosen. It aired on CBS on April 26, 2000.

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Plot

A problematic and wealthy family travels to the mountains for a family celebration, but their private plane develops some troubles and crashes on an isolated and cold mountain. Now, the family must work together to survive the extreme wilderness conditions, including an avalanche.

Cast

Reception

Laura Fries from Variety gave the film a negative review, stating: "Keep moving folks. Nothing new to see here unless you haven’t gotten your fill of the jeopardy of the week. In fact, this latest family drama isn’t even based on a true story. Heck, it’s not even inspired by a real incident. "Miracle on the Mountain" is touted by CBS as a movie "suggested by actual events." At this point, you might as well just admit it's fiction, and not particularly good fiction at that.". [1] David Parkinson from Radio Times gave the film two out of five stars, concluding: "Director Michael Switzer makes the most of the scenery and stages an impressive avalanche, but the domestic duelling rapidly becomes wearisome." [2]

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References

  1. Fries, Laura (26 April 2000). "Review: 'Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story'". Variety. Archived from the original on 8 May 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  2. Parkinson, David. "Miracle on the Mountain: the Kincaid Family Story". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 April 2017.