Parrish

Parrish

Looking for something. Wanting everything. Troy Donahue brings new passion to the screen as Parrish.

1961 · 138 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Romance

Parrish McLean lives with his mother Ellen on Sala Post's tobacco plantation in the Connecticut River Valley. His mother winds up marrying Sala's rival Judd Raike, ruthless planter who wants to drive Sala out of business. Judd insists that Parrish learn the business from the ground up.

Directed by Delmer Daves · Written by Delmer Daves

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