Tomorrow (1972) in Color — Starring Robert Duvall & Olga Bellin

Tomorrow (1972) — Buy This Classic in Color

Experience the quietly devastating drama Tomorrow (1972) Colorized, directed by Joseph Anthony and starring Robert Duvall in one of the finest and most underrated performances of his extraordinary career, adapted from a short story by William Faulkner and set in the rural poverty of early twentieth-century Mississippi, following a simple, solitary cotton farmer named Jackson Fentry who takes in a pregnant, abandoned woman during a bitter winter, cares for her through her pregnancy, and — after her death in childbirth — raises her infant son as his own with fierce and devoted love, only to face the devastating consequences of that love years later when the child’s blood relatives come to claim him, now available for purchase in stunning color for just €15.00. This digitally enhanced version brings this powerful drama to vivid new life. Own this DRM-free digital download today.

Plot Summary

Rural Mississippi in the early 1900s — a landscape of red clay roads, pine forests, and hardscrabble cotton farms where life is measured in seasons of planting and harvest and the poverty is deep and unrelenting. The story unfolds through two timeframes, connected by a murder trial in which a jury’s verdict hinges on the stubbornness of one man — Jackson Fentry.

Fentry is a gaunt, weathered cotton farmer who lives alone in a sawmill shack during the winter off-season, watching over the mill’s equipment in exchange for meager wages. He is a man of few words and no expectations — life has worn him down to a kind of resigned patience.

One night during a harsh winter, Fentry discovers a heavily pregnant young woman, Sarah Eubanks, collapsed on the road near the sawmill. She is exhausted, sick, and clearly abandoned. With no one else to turn to, Fentry takes her in. He gives her his bed, feeds her from his sparse supplies, and tends to her with a gentleness that surprises even himself.

Over the winter weeks, an unspoken bond forms between them. Sarah is guarded about her past — she has been abandoned by her husband and rejected by the world. Fentry asks nothing. He simply cares for her with steady, quiet devotion. For the first time in his solitary life, Fentry has someone to care for, and the experience awakens something deep within him.

Sarah dies in childbirth. Fentry is devastated — but the baby survives. Without hesitation, Fentry takes the infant boy as his own. He names the child Jackson and Longstreet Fentry, raises him on the farm with fierce protective love, and transforms his entire life around the needs of this child.

Then, after several years, Sarah’s relatives — the powerful Thorpe family — discover the boy’s existence and come to claim him. Despite Fentry’s desperate resistance, the law is on the Thorpes’ side. The child is taken from him. Years later, when the boy — now grown and bearing the Thorpe name — is killed in a violent altercation, and the case comes to trial, one juror refuses to vote for acquittal. That juror is Jackson Fentry.

Cast & Crew

Director: Joseph Anthony

Stars: Robert Duvall as Jackson Fentry, Olga Bellin as Sarah Eubanks, Sudie Bond as Mrs. Hulie, Richard McConnell as Lawyer Douglas, Peter Masterson as Isham Quick

Robert Duvall delivers what many critics consider one of the greatest screen performances in American cinema — a role of extraordinary physical and emotional transformation, conveying volumes through silence, gesture, and the subtle language of a face that has learned to expect nothing from the world.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization of Tomorrow reveals the austere beauty of Faulkner’s Mississippi — the deep rust-red of clay roads winding through sparse pine forests under pale winter skies, the weathered gray-brown of the sawmill shack where Fentry lives his solitary existence, the warm golden amber of kerosene lamplight casting gentle shadows as Fentry tends to Sarah during her illness, the deep green of Mississippi pine forest stretching to every horizon, the crisp white of fresh-fallen frost on bare cotton fields in the early morning, the pale cream and faded blue of Sarah’s worn traveling dress contrasting with the rough brown homespun of Fentry’s overalls, the soft pink of the newborn baby’s skin against the coarse wool blankets Fentry wraps him in, the rich dark brown of plowed earth where Fentry plants his cotton rows with the child playing nearby, the deep blue-gray of winter twilight settling over the Mississippi hills, and the warm yellow-gold of autumn sunlight filtering through the trees as the years of Fentry’s devoted fatherhood pass in a montage of quiet, fierce love. Now also available in colour. Buy Tomorrow (1972) Colorized today for €15.00 and own this powerful drama in a DRM-free format.

Historical Significance

Tomorrow is one of the most faithful and artistically successful adaptations of William Faulkner’s work ever brought to the screen — a remarkable achievement given the notorious difficulty of translating Faulkner’s dense, poetic prose into cinematic language. Horton Foote’s screenplay (adapted from his own stage play, which was itself adapted from Faulkner’s short story) strips the narrative to its emotional essentials. Robert Duvall’s performance is widely regarded as one of the finest in American cinema — he himself has called Jackson Fentry his favorite role. The film was shot on a minimal budget in authentic Mississippi locations, and its documentary-like austerity perfectly serves the material. Despite exceptional reviews, Tomorrow received almost no theatrical distribution and remained largely unseen for decades, achieving its reputation through word of mouth and the passionate advocacy of critics and filmmakers who recognized its quiet mastery. The film stands as proof that great cinema does not require spectacle — only truth, commitment, and the courage to tell a simple story with absolute honesty. Through colorization, this neglected masterpiece is preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes, professional AI-assisted colorization
• Audio: Original English mono soundtrack
• Runtime: Approximately 103 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this based on William Faulkner?
A: Yes, Tomorrow is adapted from a short story by William Faulkner, through Horton Foote’s play and screenplay. It is widely considered one of the most successful Faulkner adaptations ever filmed.

Q: Is this really one of Robert Duvall’s best performances?
A: Many critics and Duvall himself consider Jackson Fentry his finest role. His physical transformation and emotional depth in this film are extraordinary, even by his own remarkable standards.

Q: Why is this film so little known?
A: Tomorrow received almost no theatrical distribution despite excellent reviews. It has been championed by cinephiles and critics as a neglected masterpiece that deserves far wider recognition.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in HD 720p resolution, compatible with virtually all modern devices and media players.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You own the file outright and can watch it on any device without restrictions or recurring fees.

Q: How quickly will I receive the download?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment is confirmed. You can begin watching Tomorrow (1972) Colorized within minutes of your purchase.

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