--- product_id: 2048060 title: "The Last Brickmaker in America" price: "142 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2048060-the-last-brickmaker-in-america store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Last Brickmaker in America **Price:** 142 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Last Brickmaker in America - **How much does it cost?** 142 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2048060-the-last-brickmaker-in-america) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Henry Cobb, a warm and honest man, has worked his family brickyard for 57 years. From dusk to dawn every day but Sunday, every week of the year, he has proudly put his blood and sweat into creating red clay bricks. But now, in a time when automation rules in America and following the recent passing of his beloved wife, Cobb's passion for his work is gone. When 13-year-old Danny Potter enters his life in search of a refuge from his bickering parents, Henry becomes his mentor, giving the boy a sense of purpose and the role model he so desperately needs. In turn, Danny rejuvenates Henry's passion for life. Review: The importance of the choices we make - The movie begins with two story lines--an older man at the grave side of his not too long deceased wife, who is obviously struggling to find meaning in his days anymore since he can't share them with her, and a young boy tagging the brick of a school building with the words "Washington Sucks". Washington is the name of the school. Next we see him sitting between his obviously concerned parents in the principal's office. You learn that Danny has been in trouble a few times recently which seems to coincide with the time that his parents separated. Danny is suspended from school and is supposed to work for his Dad during the day and spend evenings with his Mom doing his schoolwork. The parents can't get past their troubled relationship to deal with their son's behavior in a united way and he can't stand any more of their bickering and blaming, so he runs away. He had met Henry Cobb (the grieving man) one day when he was working for his Dad and Henry had invited him to come to his place and see how brick was made. Danny had taken him up on it and was fascinated with the ancient process of brickmaking and Mr. Cobb's knowledge of the history of it. Now he runs to Mr. Cobb for refuge from his own unhappy home. Before his wife's death Henry Cobb had been commissioned to make the brick for the new library at the Washington School. His wife had been librarian there and he knew this was important to her, but he couldn't find a passion for his work since she died. It just so happens that Danny's father is the project manager for the new library and his boss has been on his case to get Mr. Cobb to sign off on his contract for the brick. The boss owns a brickmaking company and he wants to use their brick for the job--and he is sure Mr. Cobb won't have his brick ready in time and they would have to sue him for the delay. But Henry Cobb won't sign. He plods along making his brick and when Danny arrives he pitches in to help. Danny's parents semi-reluctantly agree to let him stay with Henry for a while. *SPOILER ALERT* Henry and Danny grow to trust each other and literally have to "weather a storm" which wipes out several days' work and makes their goal seem impossible. Henry tries to approach Danny's father about an extension of just a few days, but with the pressure his boss has put on him, he can't give in. Danny goes to his Mom to see if she will come work with them after her teaching hours for the school choir, but she has just been given a big program to prepare for and it will require extra hours after school. Danny feels let down by both of his parents. It has become so important to him to help Henry get the bricks made on time. You begin to see glimmers of hope as Danny's parents start to realize the consequences of the choices they have made. Danny learns a surprising fact about Henry's past and a choice he had made that he always regretted. You can see that his experience has given him insight into what Danny's family needed. This is a movie about relationships, motives, choices and consequences--all centering around what really matters in life. It is worthwhile viewing and family friendly, though there are a couple of incidents of swearing which may not be to the liking of some. Review: A great movie! Worth watching for the whole family! - This is Sidney Poitier in one of his best roles. Reminded me of his character in Lilies of the Field. A wonderful family film. I highly recommend it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0046BHC28 | | Actors | Jay Sanders, Piper Laurie, Sidney Poitier | | Best Sellers Rank | #81,968 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #12,829 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (678) | | Director | Gregg Champion | | Item model number | PRC55130DVD | | MPAA rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | Media Format | Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5.3 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches; 0.01 ounces | | Release date | July 1, 2016 | | Run time | 1 hour and 40 minutes | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Gregg Champion, Jay Sanders, Piper Laurie, Sidney Poitier - **Format:** Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 40 minutes ## Images ![The Last Brickmaker in America - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BWiAqQ8qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The importance of the choices we make *by J***N on October 11, 2010* The movie begins with two story lines--an older man at the grave side of his not too long deceased wife, who is obviously struggling to find meaning in his days anymore since he can't share them with her, and a young boy tagging the brick of a school building with the words "Washington Sucks". Washington is the name of the school. Next we see him sitting between his obviously concerned parents in the principal's office. You learn that Danny has been in trouble a few times recently which seems to coincide with the time that his parents separated. Danny is suspended from school and is supposed to work for his Dad during the day and spend evenings with his Mom doing his schoolwork. The parents can't get past their troubled relationship to deal with their son's behavior in a united way and he can't stand any more of their bickering and blaming, so he runs away. He had met Henry Cobb (the grieving man) one day when he was working for his Dad and Henry had invited him to come to his place and see how brick was made. Danny had taken him up on it and was fascinated with the ancient process of brickmaking and Mr. Cobb's knowledge of the history of it. Now he runs to Mr. Cobb for refuge from his own unhappy home. Before his wife's death Henry Cobb had been commissioned to make the brick for the new library at the Washington School. His wife had been librarian there and he knew this was important to her, but he couldn't find a passion for his work since she died. It just so happens that Danny's father is the project manager for the new library and his boss has been on his case to get Mr. Cobb to sign off on his contract for the brick. The boss owns a brickmaking company and he wants to use their brick for the job--and he is sure Mr. Cobb won't have his brick ready in time and they would have to sue him for the delay. But Henry Cobb won't sign. He plods along making his brick and when Danny arrives he pitches in to help. Danny's parents semi-reluctantly agree to let him stay with Henry for a while. *SPOILER ALERT* Henry and Danny grow to trust each other and literally have to "weather a storm" which wipes out several days' work and makes their goal seem impossible. Henry tries to approach Danny's father about an extension of just a few days, but with the pressure his boss has put on him, he can't give in. Danny goes to his Mom to see if she will come work with them after her teaching hours for the school choir, but she has just been given a big program to prepare for and it will require extra hours after school. Danny feels let down by both of his parents. It has become so important to him to help Henry get the bricks made on time. You begin to see glimmers of hope as Danny's parents start to realize the consequences of the choices they have made. Danny learns a surprising fact about Henry's past and a choice he had made that he always regretted. You can see that his experience has given him insight into what Danny's family needed. This is a movie about relationships, motives, choices and consequences--all centering around what really matters in life. It is worthwhile viewing and family friendly, though there are a couple of incidents of swearing which may not be to the liking of some. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great movie! Worth watching for the whole family! *by C***T on October 2, 2025* This is Sidney Poitier in one of his best roles. Reminded me of his character in Lilies of the Field. A wonderful family film. I highly recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Disc last American brick layer *by M***N on August 27, 2025* Wonderful --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2048060-the-last-brickmaker-in-america](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2048060-the-last-brickmaker-in-america) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*