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The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2006): Cast & Box Office

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The Real Dirt on Farmer John is a 2006 documentary directed by Taggart Siegel, starring John Edwards, John Peterson and Lester Peterson. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $141,999 worldwide.

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The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Taggart Siegel
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Real Dirt on Farmer John About?

The premise of The Real Dirt on Farmer John without spoilers.

An epic portrait of a Midwestern farmer who becomes an outcast amid a collapsing economy. Taggart Siegel blends farm tradition with art, using five decades of footage and interviews to chronicle his haunting yet humorous odyssey—a tale of transformation that hints at renewal of American agriculture, showing difference in a rural community.

The Real Dirt on Farmer John Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • farmer
  • tractor
  • plow
  • interview
  • farming
  • farm life
  • commune
  • cigar smoking
  • cattle
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Cast & crew

The Real Dirt on Farmer John Cast

John Edwards leads the cast, with John Peterson and Lester Peterson. Directed by Taggart Siegel; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Taggart Siegel

More films directed by Taggart Siegel, best-rated first: Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?, Seed: The Untold Story and Queen of the Sun.

Full filmography
Box office

The Real Dirt on Farmer John Box Office

The Real Dirt on Farmer John grossed $141,999 worldwide. $65,429 came from the US and Canada and $76,570 (54%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$142K

US & Canada
$65.4K
International
$76.6K
US & Canada 46% Rest of the world 54%
Videos

The Real Dirt on Farmer John Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Real Dirt on Farmer John.

The Real Dirt on Farmer John Trailer
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The Real Dirt on Farmer John Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Farmer John - Mit Mistgabel und Federboa” and “Nella terra di John l'agricoltore”.

Also known as
  • Farmer John - Mit Mistgabel und Federboa
  • Nella terra di John l'agricoltore
  • 农场主约翰·皮特森的真实生活

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FAQ

The Real Dirt on Farmer John FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Real Dirt on Farmer John, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Real Dirt on Farmer John?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Real Dirt on Farmer John released?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John was released on January 20, 2006.

Who directed The Real Dirt on Farmer John?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John was directed by Taggart Siegel.

More films by Taggart Siegel

Who is in the cast of The Real Dirt on Farmer John?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John stars John Edwards, John Peterson and Lester Peterson, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Real Dirt on Farmer John make at the box office?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John grossed $141,999 worldwide ($65,429 domestic, $76,570 international).

Does The Real Dirt on Farmer John have a post-credit scene?

No. The Real Dirt on Farmer John has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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