Monte Walsh (1970)
Monte Walsh is a 1970 western movie directed by William A. Fraker, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau and Jack Palance.
Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for. Eventually, they all must say goodbye to the lives they knew, and try to make a new start.
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What is Monte Walsh about?
Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for. Eventually, they all must say goodbye to the lives they knew, and try to make a new start.
When was Monte Walsh released?
Monte Walsh was released on 26 September 1970.
How long is Monte Walsh?
Monte Walsh runs 1h 39m.
Who made Monte Walsh?
Monte Walsh was directed by William A. Fraker.
Cast
- Lee Marvin as Monte Walsh
- Jeanne Moreau as Martine Bernard
- Jack Palance as Chet Rollins
- Mitchell Ryan as Shorty Austin
- Jim Davis as Cal Brennan
- G.D. Spradlin as Hal Henderson
- John Hudkins as Sonny Jacobs
- Raymond Guth as Sunfish Perkins
- John McKee as Petey Williams
- Michael Conrad as Dally Johnson
- Tom Heaton as Sugar Wyman
- Ted Gehring as Skimpy Eagans