Buck (2011)

An examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.

Director:

Cindy Meehl

Stars:

Buck Brannaman, Gary Myers, Bibb Frazier

8 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Buck Brannaman	...	Himself
Gary Myers	...	Himself
Bibb Frazier	...	Himself
Betty Staley	...	Herself
Gwynn Turnbull Weaver	...	Herself
Shayne Jackson	...	Himself
Annette Venteicher	...	Herself
Robert Redford	...	Himself
Reata Brannaman	...	Herself
Nevada Watt	...	Herself
Mary Brannaman	...	Herself
Johnny France	...	Himself
Betsy Shirley	...	Herself
Paige Morris	...	Herself
Bill Seaton	...	Himself

Storyline

An examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | horse | cowboy | documentary subject's name in title

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Taglines:

There's no wisdom worth having that isn't hard won

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, mild language and an injury

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2012 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Buck - Der wahre Pferdeflüsterer

Filming Locations:

Montana, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$67,548 (USA) (17 June 2011)

Gross:

$4,023,123 (USA) (23 September 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Back Allie Productions, Cedar Creek Productions, Motto Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by 7 Clinics with Buck Brannaman (2012)

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Soundtracks

"NUMBERS 1 TO 4"
Written by Simon Jeffes
Performed by 'Penguin Cafe Orchestra (I)'

User Reviews

An absolutely fascinating and entertaining film about the real life "Horse Whisperer". Non horsemen (like me) will like it. I say A

"God had him in mind when he made the cowboy." A documentary following the real life "Horse Whisperer" Buck Brannaman. Talking a little about the movie, but mainly focused on how he starts the horses and how and why he does what he does. I've ridden a horse once in my life, and it was on a Yellowstone led ride so I don't think that counts, so I was watching this just because I saw Buck on Letterman and because he lives out here. This is one of the most fascinating documentaries I have ever seen, and this is a movie that appeals to all people, not just horse people. It's hard not to like Buck after hearing his story and listening to him talk. This is a definite must see. Overall, there is a line in the movie that sums it up best..."I went in convinced I wasn't gonna appreciate anything I saw." We were both wrong. Very good film. I give this an A.

Would I watch again? - I think I would *Also try - Horse Whisperer