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The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky

  • TV Movie
  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
540
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The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995)
  • Western
In 1919, a cocky sophomore in the forest service has to learn life the hard way.In 1919, a cocky sophomore in the forest service has to learn life the hard way.In 1919, a cocky sophomore in the forest service has to learn life the hard way.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
540
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Kent Harrison
  • Writers
    • Norman Maclean(story "USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook and A Hole in the Sky")
    • Robert Wayne(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Jerry O'Connell
    • Ricky Jay
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Kent Harrison
  • Writers
    • Norman Maclean(story "USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook and A Hole in the Sky")
    • Robert Wayne(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Jerry O'Connell
    • Ricky Jay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995)
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    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Bill Bellas Bill Bell
    Jerry O'Connell
    Jerry O'Connell
    • Macas Mac
    Ricky Jay
    Ricky Jay
    • Hawkesas Hawkes
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Sueas Sue
    Don S. Davis
    Don S. Davis
    • Mr. Smithas Mr. Smith
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • Canadaas Canada
    Michael Tayles
    Michael Tayles
    • Redas Red
    Tom Butler
    Tom Butler
    • Mr. McBrideas Mr. McBride
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Doc Rileyas Doc Riley
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Big Hatas Big Hat
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Bigger Hatas Bigger Hat
    • (as Alan C. Peterson)
    Campbell Lane
    Campbell Lane
    • Biggest Hatas Biggest Hat
    Frank Cassini
    Frank Cassini
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Elisabeth Rosen
    Elisabeth Rosen
    • Prostituteas Prostitute
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Kent Harrison
    • Writers
      • Norman Maclean(story "USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook and A Hole in the Sky")
      • Robert Wayne(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ricky Jay plays a professional gambler and card shark who is an expert at manipulating a deck of cards. In real-life, Ricky Jay is a professional magician who specializes in card tricks.
    • Quotes

      Mac: [In a gradually increasing crescendo of emphasis, starting in a normal tone, ending in a near roar] Red, let me ask you. Have you ever once, in your whole life, had one, single, solitary, original thought, that didn't bounce off from somewhere else? I mean, have you ever sat down, considered all the available information, weighed it all in your mind, sifted all the possibilities, discarded what you couldn't prove, sorted out what made sense, and came to your own, personal, original, Red McBride opinion?

      Red: [after a long pause] Why would I go to all that trouble?

    • Soundtracks
      There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
      (uncredited)
      Written by Theodore A. Metz and Joe Hayden
      First line sung during first explosion scenes also sung by Mac in the tent on the peak

    User reviews12

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A young man's experiences in the forest service in Montana in 1919
    RELEASED TO TV IN 1995 and directed by John Kent Harrison, "The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky" chronicles events in the western Montana wilderness in 1919 where a cocky 17 year-old (Jerry O'Connell) in the forest service is guided by a seasoned ranger (Sam Elliott), conflicts with a card shark cook (Ricky Jay) and becomes infatuated by a cute girl (Molly Parker).

    There are only a few Western Staples, like the scenic landscapes, card games, a saloon fight and saloon girls (prostitutes). Other than that, this is a Wilderness Drama wherein a teen comes of age. It's fairly family friendly and only hints at the worldly temptations youths will eventually face. The beauty of the wilderness is emphasized with the corresponding arduous hiking, camping, forest work, relationships and so forth. It's a likable movie if this appeals to you and realistically low-key.

    THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour 34 minutes and was shot in British Columbia, Canada. WRITERS: Norman Maclean (book) and Robert Wayne (teleplay).

    GRADE: B-/C+
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    • Wuchakk
    • Apr 9, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El guardaespaldas, el cocinero y el agujero
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Signboard Hill Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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