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Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills

  • TV Movie
  • 1986
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
153
YOUR RATING
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills (1986)
Western

Two young survivors of a wagon-train massacre battle horse thieves as they take a prize stallion through Utah.Two young survivors of a wagon-train massacre battle horse thieves as they take a prize stallion through Utah.Two young survivors of a wagon-train massacre battle horse thieves as they take a prize stallion through Utah.

  • Director
    • Burt Kennedy
  • Writers
    • Louis L'Amour
    • Bart Paul
    • Jon Povare
  • Stars
    • Bruce Boxleitner
    • Bo Hopkins
    • Michael Wren
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    153
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Burt Kennedy
    • Writers
      • Louis L'Amour
      • Bart Paul
      • Jon Povare
    • Stars
      • Bruce Boxleitner
      • Bo Hopkins
      • Michael Wren
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Bruce Boxleitner
    Bruce Boxleitner
    • Scott Collins
    Bo Hopkins
    Bo Hopkins
    • Jud
    Michael Wren
    • Cal
    Don Shanks
    Don Shanks
    • Ashawakie
    Ed Bruce
    • Bregman
    Buck Taylor
    Buck Taylor
    • Grey
    Thomas Wilson Brown
    Thomas Wilson Brown
    • Hardy Collins
    Lisa MacFarlane
    • Betty Sue Powell
    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • Squires
    David S. Cass Sr.
    David S. Cass Sr.
    • Mr. Andy
    • (as David Cass)
    Peggy Matheson
    • Mrs. Andy
    Beverly Rowland
    • Mrs. Bregman
    Michael Ruud
    • Wagon Master
    Corky Randall
    Corky Randall
    • Bystander
    Roy J. Cohoe
    • Indian Chief
    Richard J. Martin
    • War Chief
    Fenton Quinn
    Fenton Quinn
    • Guard
    Bart the Bear
    Bart the Bear
    • Bear
    • Director
      • Burt Kennedy
    • Writers
      • Louis L'Amour
      • Bart Paul
      • Jon Povare
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    User reviews6

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    10jo7paso

    I would like to get this on DVD.

    what a great family movie. It had the adventure the excitement of being hunted by wild indians who want the horse and of course the bad guys . The part about the grizzly bear, and the long journey to meet up with his father.
    10fefesrvschrist

    I adore this movie

    First, let me say how much I adore this movie. As a child, I watched it at my grandparent's house more times than I can remember. As I've always loved horses and the old west, this was my favorite movie as a child, and it still holds great sentimental value to me now. I would highly recommend this to young and old alike. The acting is superb and the plot wonderful. My favorite part was always the bond between the boy and his horse, Red. I remember daydreaming on many occasions that I had a horse just like Red, and in truth I would still very much like to find one that looks similar. Truly this is an A+ movie. On a side note, if anyone has information of where I could go to purchase this I would be very grateful. Thank you. :-)
    6yakimuckus

    Not great, but family entertainment

    This film isn't the best. The whole time the kids' pursuers are "right behind them" but they keep walking and trotting along. But it's family-friendly and decent fun. It celebrates resourcefulness, friendship and family. And it stars Jack Elam and Bart the Bear, so you can't really go wrong.
    8PrairieCal

    Great Family Western

    If you enjoy family westerns, chances are you'll love this movie. The scenery and acting are great and the story totally engaging.

    Although not as great as Louis L'Amour's novel, this is a wonderful family western. I'm not sure why Hollywood thinks they must "improve" on a novel in transferring it to film. Perhaps sometimes they feel a story needs more human interest ... or sometimes the story changes they make could be due to saving money. In any event it's very rare to find a film version that lives up to it's origins. Nevertheless this is a wonderful movie both western fans and families alike will enjoy.

    Although filmed in Utah, both the film and the book take place in Wyoming Territory as the repeated references to Fort Bridger testify. It is well worth watching and will be enjoyed by many.

    I found this on Youtube and downloaded it free. The sound and picture quality weren't bad at all.
    10mike_mcclellan

    Excellent Memories

    I love this movie.

    I (my parents) have an old VHS recording of it off of the Disney Chanel. I love watching it because it has all the old TV commercials which are hilarious.

    I want to get it digitized so I can watch it 100s of more times. Its a classics in our home. I watched this movie almost every Sunday growing up. One of the best westerns of all times. Especially for kids and family.

    No vulgarities, no lewd behaviors. The story line is great. The actors are good. Parts of it will even have you on the edge of your seats.

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Entscheidung am Long Hill
    • Filming locations
      • Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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