The Wishing Tree 25 years old

When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.

Credits

The Wishing Tree Cast

Name Character
Alfre Woodard She was 46, now 72 years old as Clara
Helen Shaver She was 47, now 73 years old as Wallis
Blair Underwood He was 34, now 60 years old as Thomas
Mary Alice She was 57, now 83 years old as Mattie
Charles Weldon He was 58, 78 years old when he died as Al "Alfred" Brooks

The Wishing Tree Crew

Name Department
The Wishing Tree poster
The Wishing Tree (25 years)

  • Release day: Friday, January 01, 1999
  • Runtime: 87 minutes