The Outsider (TV 2002)

A western love story revolving around the forbidden love between a young widow from a Quaker-like religious group and a cold-blooded gunslinger whom she takes into her home after he is wounded.

Director:

Randa Haines

Writers:

Penelope Williamson (book), Jenny Wingfield (teleplay)

Stars:

Tim Daly, Naomi Watts, Keith Carradine

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Daly	...	Johnny Gault
Naomi Watts	...	Rebecca Yoder
Keith Carradine	...	Noah Weaver
David Carradine	...	Doctor Lucas Henry
Thomas Curtis	...	Benjo Yoder
Brett Tucker	...	Ben Yoder
John Noble	...	Fergus Hunter
Grant Piro	...	Woodrow Wharton
Peter McCauley	...	Isaiah Miller
Jason Clarke	...	Ray Childress
Todd Leigh	...	Mose
Aaron James Cash	...	Samuel Miller (as Aaron Cash)
Simon Watts	...	Abram Miller
Eamon Farren	...	Levi Miller
Kim Knuckey	...	Sheriff Getts

Storyline

A western love story revolving around the forbidden love between a young widow from a Quaker-like religious group and a cold-blooded gunslinger whom she takes into her home after he is wounded.

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Plot Keywords:

love | widow | forbidden love | gunslinger | crying | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence and a scene of sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

El forastero

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Coote Hayes Productions, Hallmark Entertainment, Phoenix Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The hauntingly beautiful background music in the movie was mostly Norwegian folk songs - Bla Tonar Fra Lom & Jenta I Saueflokken and although, the "Plain People" in the movie appear to be something like Quakers, Amish or Mennonites - there were no Norwegian settlements of this kind in the US. Most of these groups came from Germany & Switzerland. Most Norwegians coming to the US during this time period were Lutherans. Also, the hymn they sing during the barn religious ceremony was sung in Norwegian.

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Goofs

In the lambing scene, when Johnny first sees the lamb in the straw, the lamb wet and slimy. A moment later, while still covered in straw, it is dry and fluffy.

User Reviews

Tim Daly is absolutely the best actor I have ever seen

Hi: My name is Pat D'Spain, and I am from Bandera, Texas. I am posting this message to say that The Outsider is absolutely the best film I have ever seen. I can't describe how wonderfully Tim Daly and Naomi Watts fit their parts. They gave top quality performances, and the whole film was perfectly cast. The beautiful music brought this film to an ultimate level. The story is heartwarming and touching. It is portrayed with such deep feeling, and there is not a dull or boring moment. I have viewed hundreds of films and I have never been so captivated by any movie as I am this one. I have watched this film over and over partly because Naomi Watts was so good in her part, and partly because Tim Daly is absolutely the best actor I have ever seen.