The read
It runs a compact 19m.
Synopsis
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Shirley JacksonWriter
- Larry YustDirector
- Larry YustWriter
Cast
- Olive DunbarTessie Hutchinson
- William BenedictJoe Summers
- William FawcettOld Man Warner
- Joe HaworthBill Hutchinson
- Ed Begley Jr.Jack Watson
- Jim BolesCast
- Donna BowenCast
- Blanche BronteMrs. Delacroix
- Alan BrownMr. Delacroix
- Nancy HaleMrs. Adams
- Susan HealyCast
- Gavin JonesCast
Stills
Themes
ritualnew englandbased on short storysmall villageshort film