Dead Man's Burden (2012)

A western set on the New Mexico frontier a few years after the Civil War and centered on a struggling young family and the mining company who wants to buy their land.

Director:

Jared Moshe (as Jared Moshé)

Writer:

Jared Moshe (as Jared Moshé)

Stars:

Barlow Jacobs, Clare Bowen, David Call

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Barlow Jacobs	...	Wade McCurry
Clare Bowen	...	Martha Kirkland
David Call	...	Heck Kirkland
Joseph Lyle Taylor	...	E.J. Lane
Richard Riehle	...	Three Penny Hank
Jerry Clarke	...	Sheriff Deacon
Adam O'Byrne	...	Archie Ainsworth
Travis Hammer	...	Ben Ainsworth
Luce Rains	...	Joe McCurry
William Sterchi	...	WC Claymore

Storyline

A western set on the New Mexico frontier a few years after the Civil War and centered on a struggling young family and the mining company who wants to buy their land.

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Plot Keywords:

mining | mining company | new mexico | civil war | brother | 

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Taglines:

Reeling from a Civil War that divided both their country and their family, a brother and sister reunite on the western frontier only to uncover each other's unforgivable secrets.

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Genres:

Drama | Western

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

To fortio tou nekrou

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Illuminaria Productions,Stick! Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The revolver Kirkland lays on the table after putting the mule down appears to have a black composite grip - not available for about another 130 years.

User Reviews

A worthy well made low budget western

Director Jared Mosche makes a fine feature film debut with "Dead Mans Burden" This film made its east cost premier at the 20th Hamptons International Film Festival. Mosche brilliantly captures the lawlessness of the mid to late nineteenth century American west. The film centers around the death of a family member, and the mine that wants to purchase the family ranch. Richard Riehle (from the comedy "Office Space") does a fine job playing the best and only friend of the deceased. His performance captures the loneliness and disconnection of a person living in the middle of nowhere, coping with the death of his friend. Hopefully this film finds a distributor.