Guide Note

Vinegar Hill is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1994 novel of the same name by A. Manette Ansay. Mary-Louise Parker stars in the CBS television movie as a struggling wife who suffers at the hands of her in-laws.

Fast Facts

1. Premiere: May 24, 2008, 8/7c
2. Director: Peter Werner
3. Network: CBS
4. Starring: Mary-Louise Parker, Tim Guinee, Tom Skerritt and Betty Buckley
5. Based on the novel of the same name by A. Manette Ansay which was a featured selection of the Oprah book club

Ellen Grier a teacher, (Mary-Louise Parker), and her out-of-work husband James (Tim Guinee) are forced to move into his parents' home after struggling with hardship in their lives. Following their move, they are confronted with the reality that James' parents have a bitter relationship and an ominous family secret. Their strong dislike of Ellen takes an abusive turn which their insecure son is unable to confront.