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Brokeback Mountain (2005)

R  134 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  16 December 2005 (USA)
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The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

Annie Proulx (short story), Larry McMurtry (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Heath Ledger ...
Jake Gyllenhaal ...
Randy Quaid ...
Valerie Planche Valerie Planche ...
Waitress
David Trimble David Trimble ...
Basque
Victor Reyes Victor Reyes ...
Chilean Sheepherder #1
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Chilean Sheepherder #2
Michelle Williams ...
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Jolly Minister
Marty Antonini Marty Antonini ...
Timmy
Tom Carey Tom Carey ...
Rodeo Clown
Dan McDougall ...
Bartender #1
Don Bland Don Bland ...
Biker #1
Steven Cree Molison ...
Biker #2
Anne Hathaway ...
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Storyline

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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Ranch Hand | Wyoming | Mountain | Rodeo | Summer  | See more »

Taglines:

Love Is A Force Of Nature

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, nudity, language and some violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Souvenirs de Brokeback Mountain See more »

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$547,425 (USA) (11 December 2005) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$83,025,853 (USA) (16 April 2006)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

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. See more »

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. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Joe Aguirre: You pair of deuces lookin' for work, I suggest you get your scrawny asses in here pronto.
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Connections

Spoofed in Postal (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Eyes of Green"
Written by Jeff Wilson
Performed by Jeff Wilson
Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/Mastersource See more »