Lonesome Dove (1989– )

Epic story about two former Texas rangers who decide to move cattle from the south to Montana. Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call run into many problems on the way, and the journey doesn't ... See full summary »

Stars:

Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Robert Duvall	...	Augustus 'Gus' McCrae (4 episodes, 1989)
Tommy Lee Jones	...	Woodrow F. Call (4 episodes, 1989)
Danny Glover	...	Joshua Deets (4 episodes, 1989)
Diane Lane	...	Lorena Wood (4 episodes, 1989)
Robert Urich	...	Jake Spoon (4 episodes, 1989)
Frederic Forrest	...	Blue Duck (4 episodes, 1989)
D.B. Sweeney	...	Dish Boggett (4 episodes, 1989)
Ricky Schroder	...	Newt Dobbs (4 episodes, 1989)
Anjelica Huston	...	Clara Allen (4 episodes, 1989)
Chris Cooper	...	July Johnson (4 episodes, 1989)
Timothy Scott	...	Pea Eye Parker (4 episodes, 1989)
Glenne Headly	...	Elmira Boot Johnson (4 episodes, 1989)
Barry Corbin	...	Roscoe Brown (4 episodes, 1989)
William Sanderson	...	Lippy Jones (4 episodes, 1989)
Barry Tubb	...	Jasper Fant (4 episodes, 1989)
Gavan O'Herlihy	...	Dan Suggs (4 episodes, 1989)
Steve Buscemi	...	Luke (4 episodes, 1989)
Frederick Coffin	...	Big Zwey (4 episodes, 1989)
Travis Swords	...	Allan O'Brien (4 episodes, 1989)
Kevin O'Morrison	...	Doctor (4 episodes, 1989)
Ron Weyand	...	Old Hugh (4 episodes, 1989)
Lanny Flaherty	...	Soupy Jones (4 episodes, 1989)
David Carpenter	...	Needle Nelson (4 episodes, 1989)
James McMurtry	...	Jimmy Rainey (4 episodes, 1989)
Charlie Haynie	...	Ben Rainey (4 episodes, 1989)
Terry McIlvain	...	Cowboy (4 episodes, 1989)
Sonny Carl Davis	...	Bert Borum (4 episodes, 1989)
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos	...	Po Campo (3 episodes, 1989)
León Singer	...	Bolivar (3 episodes, 1989)
Thomas Connor	...	Bob Allen (2 episodes, 1989)
Jerry Biggs	...	Roy Suggs (2 episodes, 1989)
Missy Crider	...	Sally Allen (2 episodes, 1989)
Sean Hennigan	...	Eddie Suggs (2 episodes, 1989)
Lauren Stanley	...	Betsy Allen (2 episodes, 1989)
Julius Tennon	...	Frog Lip (2 episodes, 1989)
Jack Caffrey	...	Cholo (2 episodes, 1989)
Adam Faraizl	...	Joe Boot (2 episodes, 1989)
Jimmy Ray Pickens	...	Bill Spettle (2 episodes, 1989)
Bradley Gregg	...	Sean O'Brien (2 episodes, 1989)

Storyline

Epic story about two former Texas rangers who decide to move cattle from the south to Montana. Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call run into many problems on the way, and the journey doesn't end without numerous casualties. (6 hrs approx)

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Plot Keywords:

montana | cattle | texas ranger | cattle drive | tv mini series | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 February 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Paloma solitaria

Filming Locations:

Alamo Village - Highway 674, Brackettville, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Motown Productions, Pangaea, Qintex Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

384 min 145 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Peter Bogdanovich was set to direct and co-write the film, the role of Lorena was to be played by his then-girlfriend Cybill Shepherd, who had also appeared in the previous Bogdanovich-Larry McMurtry adaptation, The Last Picture Show.

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Goofs

During a conversation in which Gus is lecturing Woodrow on his previous treatment of Maggie, both Gus and Woodrow state that Maggie died in Lonesome Dove. However, in the prequel, "Comanche Moon", Maggie is shown dying in Austin, Texas, before Gus and Woodrow decide to move to Lonesome Dove.

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Quotes

Woodrow Call: [Call thinks Gus has died] Augustus.
Gus McCrae: [opens his eyes] By God, Woodrow; it's been one hell of a party.
[dies]

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are displayed over a series of black-and-white photographs taken from scenes in the movie. The very last on then turns to color and becomes the first scene of each episode. The end credits are displayed over a picture of a dove silhouette on a piece of wood.

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Connections

Referenced in Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western (2006)

User Reviews

Simply the best

In my opinion, this is the best motion picture of all time! Yes, if you put this in the movie category (it's actually a mini-series), it's better than The Godfather,Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Shawshank Redemption, and so on. The plot, acting, music, character development....all perfect.

The production is as if you were plopped onto a horse in the middle of a cattle drive in the 1880's American West. The details are simply amazing. Every little thing was as if it was 1880...the dialogue, character depth, harshness of life...and the utter chaos and randomness of how events played out.

While there are a couple special effects that might have been improved, this production is as theatrically ideal as the Mona Lisa! When you have time, rent it. I watch it once every year and invite friends.

Originally reviewed in 1-24-03.