Heartwood (1997) Rating: Starring: Jason Robards, Hilary Swank, Randall Batinkoff, Tantoo Cardinal, Stanley Desantis, Denise Dummont, J.J. Johnston, Eddie Mills, Holly Near, John Terry, Muse Watson Director: Lanny Cotler Category: Drama Studio: Avalanche Home Entertainment Subtitles: English,Spanish Length: 92 mins Want to buy?           In a battle of wills only the strongest survive. Logan Reese's sawmill is the lifeblood of the isolated logging community of Deroy. So when the old man's debts get too big, and a large corporation threatens to shut down the mill, Logan knows it could mean the end for the small town - and an end to the only way of life he's ever known. That is, until Logan finds help in the least likely of sources: the town outcast, Frank Burris (Eddie Mills). A loner who spends most of his time hanging out among the giant redwoods, Frank's romance with the mill manager's daughter (Hilary Swank) causes an uproar. But when Frank hatches a plan to lead the town back from disaster, he shows he just might have a way to save Deroy and be the answer to an old man's prayers.               Critic's Reviews James Berardinelli Reelviews Read Review