Durango (1999) (TV)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Brent Shields

Writers (WGA):

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

Release Date:

25 April 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

In 1939 Ireland, a young man (Matt Keeslar) decides to lead a 40 mile cattle drive rather than selling his cattle to an unscrupulous local buyer...

Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel

Awards:

1 nomination

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
Joe Gallagher	...	Jobber
Luke Griffin	...	Will Sullivan
Sean Kearns	...	Sergeant Rowlwy
Vinnie McCabe	...	Jocko
Glen Mulhern	...	Henry Sullivan
Helen Norton	...	Bessie
Noel O'Donovan	...	Gubbins
Macdara Ó Fatharta	...	Fizz Moran
Joe Pilkington	...	Donnelly
Britta Smith	...	Nonie Doran

Also Known As:

A Rose for Annie (Australia)

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

County Wicklow, Ireland

Company:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

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.