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Quest for a Go-Getter

1990 · 40 min

A gentle, old-fashioned motivational parable that plays like a sincere lesson in perseverance, easy to watch and quietly encouraging.

Directed by
Martin L. Andersen
Genres
Drama
Starring
Fred Hunting, David K. Jacobs, Steve Anderson
Tagline
A Story that Tells You How To Be One
Overview
Originally released as "Quest for a Go-Getter" and later appearing on DVD as "The Go-Getter", this inspirational story by Peter B. Kyne is a moving parable of determination and entrepreneurial spirit that has inspired many readers since it was originally published in 1921. This short little book is the story of Bill Peck, a veteran of WWII, who convinces Cappy Ricks, the founder of a logging and lumber company, to give him a job opportunity. "The Go-Getter" is the story of perseverance in the face of adversity that is essentially at the heart of success.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Martin L. Andersen
Genres
Drama
Starring
Fred Hunting, David K. Jacobs, Steve Anderson
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • work
  • redemption
  • survival
  • identity
Places
  • workplace
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour3
Realism7
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity2
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Martin L. Andersen
Written by
Martin L. Andersen, Eric Hendershot
Starring
Fred Hunting, David K. Jacobs, Steve Anderson, Gordon Johnson
Cinematography
T.C. Christensen
Runtime
40 min
Languages
English

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