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Clover (1997 film)

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Clover
GenreDrama
Based onClover
by Dori Sanders
Screenplay byBill Cain
Directed byJud Taylor
StarringElizabeth McGovern
Ernie Hudson
Zelda Harris
Loretta Devine
Beatrice Winde
Ron Canada
Theme music composerLawrence Shragge
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersNjeri Karago
Robert Halmi, Sr.
Richard Schlesinger
Production locationsEustis, Florida
Lake Helen, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Sanford, Florida
CinematographyDavid Connell
EditorRon Wisman
Running time91 mins.
Production companiesHallmark Entertainment
RHI Entertainment
USA Pictures
Original release
NetworkUSA
ReleaseSeptember 10, 1997 (1997-09-10)

Clover is a 1997 American made-for-television drama film that first aired on USA Network starring Elizabeth McGovern, Ernie Hudson, Zelda Harris and Beatrice Winde based on Dori Sanders' bestselling 1990 novel Clover.

Plot

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White Sara Kate (McGovern) marries Gaten Hill (Hudson), a black widowed father. Shortly after their wedding, Gaten dies in an auto crash. So Sara has to take care of Gaten's daughter, Clover (Harris). Problem is, she and Clover have not exactly bonded and several of Gaten's friends and relatives object to her being Clover's guardian.

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