Durango (1999)

In 1939 Ireland, a young man decides to lead a forty mile cattle drive rather than selling his cattle to an unscrupulous local buyer. Brenda Fricker appears as Keeslar's aunt and Mark ... See full summary »

Director:

Brent Shields

Writers:

John B. Keane (novel), Walter Bernstein (teleplay)

Stars:

Matt Keeslar, Patrick Bergin, George Hearn

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Matt Keeslar	...	Mark Doran
Patrick Bergin	...	Fergus Mullaney
George Hearn	...	Rector
Brenda Fricker	...	Aunt Maeve
Nancy St. Alban	...	Annie Mullaney
Dermot Martin	...	Jay Mullaney
Paul Ronan	...	Tom Mullaney
Eamon Morrissey	...	Philly Hinds
Mark Lambert	...	Algie Clawhammer
Ian McElhinney	...	Vestor McCarthy
Pat Laffan	...	Bill Gobberley
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Eileen Colgan	...	Mrs. Hinds
Dave Duffy	...	Martin Mooley
Veronica Duffy	...	Sheila Mullaney
Don Foley	...	Old Man

Storyline

In 1939 Ireland, a young man decides to lead a forty mile cattle drive rather than selling his cattle to an unscrupulous local buyer. Brenda Fricker appears as Keeslar's aunt and Mark Lambert is an army deserter, who signs up for the drive.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: Durango (#48.4)

Filming Locations:

County Wicklow, Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

User Reviews

A modern morality tale always feels "just right".

Though this story is certainly somewhat "predictable", it lets all of its viewers have a feel for something which of late seems almost elusive. That"something" is PERSONAL INTEGRITY. Can you find that much maligned virtue INTEGRITY in places such as Washington D.C., the realm of professional sports, the local street corner where minors are victimized by drug dealers or even in personal lives which seem to be foundering too much of the time?

Somebody once suggested that "virtue is its own reward". This story certainly and eventually heaps rightful rewards on those who make their choices either out of selfishness or integrity. Each of the characters subtly adds a contribution to this tale of love and persistence. And they collide in the scenic Irish arena of the early 1940's when the world was about to change forever.In the end, we are reminded that values are either good or bad and somehow bring conflict and eventual resolution. Good does not always triumph over evil.This simple but enticing story reminds all that there is a difference between them and no one goes on without being affected by whatever choices people will make.