Monte Walsh (TV 2003)

Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins are long-time cowhands, working whatever ranch work comes their way, but "nothing they can't do from a horse." Their lives are divided between months on the ... See full summary »

Director:

Simon Wincer

Writers:

Michael Brandman (teleplay), Robert B. Parker (teleplay),

Stars:

Tom Selleck, Isabella Rossellini, Keith Carradine

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Selleck	...	Monte Walsh
Isabella Rossellini	...	'Countess' Martine
Keith Carradine	...	Chester 'Chet' Rollins
George Eads	...	Frank 'Shorty' Austin
Robert Carradine	...	Sunfish Perkins
Barry Corbin	...	Bob the Storekeeper
James Gammon	...	Fighting Joe Hooker / Albert Miller
Rex Linn	...	Hat Henderson
John Michael Higgins	...	Robert Slocum
William Sanderson	...	Skimpy Eagens
Wallace Shawn	...	Colonel Wilson
Marshall R. Teague	...	Wallace 'Dally' Johnson (as Marshall Teague)
Rick Ravanello	...	Henry Louis 'Sugar' Wyman
Joanna Miles	...	Sairy Brennan
Lori Hallier	...	Mrs. Mary Wilder

Storyline

Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins are long-time cowhands, working whatever ranch work comes their way, but "nothing they can't do from a horse." Their lives are divided between months on the range and the occasional trip into town. Monte has a long-term relationship with prostitute Martine Bernard, while Chet has fallen under the spell of the widow who owns the hardware store. Camaraderie and competition with the other cowboys fill their days, until one of the hands, Shorty Austin, loses his job and gets involved in rustling and killing. Then Monte and Chet find that their lives on the range are inexorably redirected.

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Plot Keywords:

ranch | cowboy | widow | horse | prostitute | 

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Genres:

Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Monte Walsh - Il nome della giustizia

Filming Locations:

CL Western Studio & Backlot, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Turner Network Television (TNT), Brandman Productions, TWS Productions II

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min 117 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Monte is breaking the Bay that Shorty never could break, a flank strap appears and disappears throughout the ride.

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Quotes

'Countess' Martine: ...as time goes by, we all have to take the best we can get.

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Connections

Version of Monte Walsh (1970)

User Reviews

A Rare Western Character Study

Selleck has found his post-Magnum PI niche with Westerns, such as Monte Walsh and Quigly Down Under, among others.

Selleck delivers a quiet, strong performance. He looks like every cowboy ever wanted to look, and fortunately, he keeps his sometimes too high voice in check.

Monte Walsh is a story about times changing and how that impacts the lives of those that need for times to stay the same. It's a character study, not a Cowboys and Indians shoot them up. It does have enough gun play to keep the most traditional Western fan happy, but don't rent it for that. Watch for the great characterization by Selleck, a very good supporting cast, and wonderful cinematography.