The series tv series 19941995 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Return to lonesome dove tv miniseries 1993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lonesome dove tv miniseries 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses. List actors include robert duvall, anjelica huston and many more. Coopers early performances include john sayles 1987 film matewan. The story focuses on the relationship among several retired texas rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from texas to montana. The miniseries featured a firstrate performance by. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Return to lonesome dove is a 1993 four part television miniseries, written by john wilder involving characters created in larry mcmurtrys western novel lonesome dove which was broadcast by cbs and first aired on november 1417, 1993. Top five lonesome dove quotes ever uttered by a movie character. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of lonesome dove.
It is a fourpart adaptation of the 1985 novel of the same name by larry mcmurtry and is the first installment in the lonesome dove series. John shepherd berenger is an itinerant preacher with dreams of building his own church. Bolivar, lonesome dove cook 3 episodes, 1993 jack caffrey. Good action and a fine cast peterson stands out and jon does a decent job as woodrow.
He was replaced by sam shepard as pea eye in streets of laredo 1995. You can various bits of trivia about these lonesome dove stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. Lonesome dove its easy to see why many people relate to the story of lonesome dove as their own. Lonesome dove tells the story of friendship, love, tragedy, life, change, the frontier, the passing of generations. A sprawling, highly rated fourpart paean to the old west about two former texas rangers as they lead a cattle drive to montana in the late 19th century. Lonesome dove the plains tv episode 1989 full cast. Scott made numerous appearances in both films and television, including many westerns. See more ideas about lonesome dove, lonesome dove quotes and western movies. The television film features academy award actor robert duvall, who won an oscar in 1981 for his interpretation of a countrywestern singer in tender mercies.
Winner of seven emmy awards, and one of the highest rated miniseries in television history, this exciting recreation of larry mcmurtrys pulitzer prizewinning novel captured the american pioneer spirit with its sweeping story and inspired performances. If you want to answer the questions, who starred in the movie lonesome. In the past, the moody ranch has provided other locations for the film industry. Captain call has just buried gus at lonesome dove and plans to head back to his ranch in montana. He portrayed texas ranger turned cowboy pea eye parker in the 1989 miniseries lonesome dove and its 1993 sequel return to lonesome dove. If one is not too format specific and doesnt mind calling a 6 hour mini series a movie lonesome dove is easily the best western ever made and before the great hbo and amc series the wire, deadwood, the sopranos, breaking bad etc. The series is an american western drama television series that debuted in firstrun syndication on september 26, 1994. It seems all the kindness, goodness and morals of her father and brother died with hannah in the first season. Lonesome dove cast list, including photos of the actors when available. He was academy award nominated in the supporting actor category for his role in the rose. Robert duvall and tommy lee jones two of our finest actors in lonesome dove, an epic western saga by larry mcmurtry, lonesome dove won the 1995 pulitzer prize in literature. The series was in a class of itself with the writing,attention to detail of the period of which the series took place, ie. It is a twopart adaptation of the 1995 novel of the same name by larry mcmurtry and is chronologically the third book of the lonesome dove series, but regarded as the first events in the lonesome dove franchise.
With jon voight, barbara hershey, ricky schroder, william petersen. Costume designer broughton ramsey suggested this style for the lonesome dove character augustus mccrae. Amazing facts and fun trivia about lonesome dove fans pages. It is the first published book of the lonesome dove series but the third installment in the series chronologically. Aug 12, 2018 lonesome dove 1989 on the trail director. Their original script was welcomed by the studio, but disliked by the actors mcmurtry and bogdanovich had in mind.
To gus and capn call a picture tribute to many of the cast of the series lonesome dove and return to lonesome dove accompanied with the soundtrack. This list includes all of the lonesome dove main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show youll find them below. Oherlihy was born in hollywood, united states, the son of irish parents, actor dan oherlihy and his wife, sandymount native elsie bennett after graduating from phillips academy in massachusetts, he attended trinity college, dublin and as an avid tennis player, he became irish national tennis champion. Lonesome dove is an american epic western adventure television miniseries directed by simon wincer. As i bought lonesome dove before this, it was good to identify all the people in the dove story. Lonesome dove internet movie firearms database guns in. Mar 22, 2016 the true history of lonesome dove a closer look at the history behind one of the best westerns, ever. Lonesome dove the plains tv episode 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Starring robert duvall as philosophical gus mccrae and tommy lee jones.
May 16, 2012 robert duvall inlonesome dove in the shown 1868 portrait of texas rangers james thomas bird and john j. If you love lonesome dove then this movie is a must have to add to your collection. After watching this movie i now understand somethings in lonesome dove better. It is a four part adaptation of the 1985 pulitzer prizewinning novel of the same name by larry mcmurtry and is the first installment in the lonesome dove franchise. Return to lonesome dove tv miniseries 1993 full cast.
Lonesome dove is a 1985 western novel by american writer larry mcmurtry. In this prequel to lonesome dove, two young men join the texas rangers unit thats on a mission to annex santa fe. Miniseries apr 07, 2020 a great western, based on a pulitzer prize winning novel, originally broadcast as a 4 part miniseries in 1989. I had to order this title 3 times before i got the full 2disc dvd of the original movie. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of return to lonesome dove with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. When his estranged son isaac is accused of robbery and murder, john puts his faith and future on the line.
Adapted by larry mcmurtry from his pulitzer prizewinning novel, the story of a mismatched pair of old cowboys setting out on a hazardous cattle drive continues to capture the imagination of audiences. Lonesome dove is the groundbreaking 1989 television western miniseries that was based on the novel of the same name by larry mcmurtry. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of lonesome dove with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The series follows the romance and marriage of newt call and hannah peale, and the obsession that clay mosby, who owns most. The true history of lonesome dove a closer look at the history behind one of the best westerns, ever. Feels, actors, classic, movies, films, actor, film. The series was originally broadcast by cbs from february. Jun 14, 2019 lonesome dove cast list, including photos of the actors when available. The miniseries would spawn several additional sequels, including 1993s return to lonesome dove. Lonesome dove was a television miniseries that aired in 1989.
Though he walked away from the cbs miniseries lonesome dove satisfied with the finished product, actor robert duvall says the frustrations. Lonesome dove is a 1989 american epic western adventure television miniseries directed by simon wincer. It was a western television series about two cattle ranchers who have at first decided to retire on a ranch in lonesome dove, texas. According to mcmurtry, the script languished in development hell for 12 years before he bought the. Mar 18, 2016 the film company of motown productionsrobert halmi inc. However, a friend of theirs pops into town and tells them all about the ranching opportunities in montana.
Lonesome dove miniseries 1989 return to lonesome dove 1993 this miniseries is set a year after the events of lonesome dove. The eventual television miniseries stars robert duvall and tommy lee jones. The film is actually titled lonesome dove church, and i feel a little conned that on prime it is just called lonesome dove. He had a role as the notorious mexicanindian bandit blue duck in the 1989 miniseries, lonesome dove. March 22, 2016 allen barra the clothing and hat styles in lonesome dove, set in the 1870s, adhere fairly close to this 1907 photo of a texas cowboy taken by erwin e. In it they see their grandparents, or more abstractly the story of our country at the point its uniquely american character was laboring to be born. Though he walked away from the cbs miniseries lonesome dove satisfied with the finished product, actor robert duvall says the frustrations of working in television have led him to consider. Return to lonesome dove cast and characters tv guide. Dead mans walk is an american epic western adventure television miniseries starring david arquette as augustus mccrae and jonny lee miller as woodrow f. Apr 01, 2016 mc barry tubb offscreen, who played jasper fant in lonesome dove. Set in the small western town of curtis wells, wyoming, lonesome dove. However, if a fan the original lonesome dove series then steer clear. I am not yet convinced if a newcomer to the lonesome dove series should watch this movie first, or the great original first and return to the prequel.
Starring robert duvall as philosophical gus mccrae and tommy lee jones as his taciturn best friend w. Lonesome dove cast list of all lonesome dove actors and. It was said of him, he was a fabulous actor and is dearly missed by many. The miniseries, which was directed by simon wincer, starred tommy lee jones and robert duvall. Emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. Gus and call will be hitting the trail together again in march 2016 when the wittliff collections holds a reunion for the stars of the beloved tv miniseries lonesome dove at.
Lonesome dove quotes cattle drive tommy lee jones best western lorie big time wild west cowboys ranger. Call, lonesome dove was a huge success, winning seven emmy awards and two golden globes including best miniseries and best actor for duvall. You can various bits of trivia about these lonesome dove stars, such as where the. However, it has nothing to do with the lonesome dove saga.
Apr 01, 2016 its been 27 years since lonesome dove premiered on cbs, and the cast and crew reunited in fort worth as part of the lonesome dove reunion and trail the reunion features a series of exhibitions and meetandgreets that celebrate the popular western miniseries. Who played pete in lonesome dove the movie answers. Trivia the buntline special colt peacemaker carried by jim, one of the two outlaws who jump roscoe in the woods, is, according to legend, a period firearm produced by colt after ned buntline, popular dimestore novelist of the day, placed a request for five peacemakers with twelve inch standard length was 7. At the end of comanche moon gus is a widower but there is mention of a dead wife or the 7 years that has past plus when he meets woodrow he never asks him where hes been all that time. The novel was based upon a screenplay by peter bogdanovich and mcmurtry, intended to star john wayne, james stewart and henry fonda, but the film was never. However comanche moon started well but was 1 disc short. About midway during the series short lived history plotline changed as well as character development due to tragedy in the. Everyone wanted to be cast but the network had their own ideas.
Haynes, haynes holds his dark spanishflavored hat with its low, flat crown and wide brim. Lonesome dove cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Lonesome dove cast reunites after 27 years tcu 360. Murray abraham, keith carradine, patricia childress next.
Lonesome dove cast reunion set for march in fort worth. The series with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. If a western is your thing then add this to your canon of viewing. Lonesome dove tv miniseries 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Set in the small town of curtis wells, lonesome dove. The outlaw years follows what happened to the townspeople after the death of hannah call two years earlier. Gus mccrae and woodrow call are retired texan rangers, holed up in the small, dusty south texas town of lonesome dove, a town with less going on than the nearby rio grande.
Mc barry tubb offscreen, who played jasper fant in lonesome dove. It was an article of faith on the set of lonesome dove that this would not be an ordinary movie. In lonesome dove, duvall plays augustus mccrae, a former texas ranger surviving in the hardscrabble border town of lonesome dove. Awesome movie and the actors portray the older ones in lonesome dove perfectly. T robert michael urich december 19, 1946 april 16, 2002 was an american film, television. Comanche moon does justice to the classic lonesome dove. The making of an epic tv movie 1991 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Seeing call and gus portrayed by different actors in each episode of the lives of the lonesome dove characters might be jarring to some, but casting is one of the pluses in this yarn. Contrabando movie set, used for making parts of the lonesome dove miniseries, on the river road in big bend ranch state park, texas, usa crew on traditional racing boat lonesome dove national family island regatta george town, great exuma island, bahamas.