A raw, powerful story of two young men, a Wyoming ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who meet in the summer of 1963 sheepherding in the harsh, high grasslands of contemporary Wyoming and form an unorthodox yet life-long bond--by turns ecstatic, bitter and conflicted.
Written by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana
Cameo:
[cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto]
The Mexican prostitute whom Jack picks up. Director Ang Lee asked him to play this part after judging the actor originally hired to be too short.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
On the mountain in 1963, Jack is looking at the moon and smoking a cigarette with the American Spirit logo printed on it. This company was founded in 1982.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Joe Aguirre:
You pair of deuces lookin' for work, I suggest you get your scrawny asses in here pronto. See more »