Monte Walsh(1970)
“Monte Walsh is what the West was all about.”
Overview
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.
Director
William A. Fraker
Studio
Cinema Center Films
Budget
$5M
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$5M
Production Companies
Cinema Center Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monte Walsh?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Monte Walsh (1970).
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.
Who directed Monte Walsh?▼
Monte Walsh was directed by William A. Fraker and released in 1970. It is a western film.
How long is Monte Walsh?▼
Monte Walsh has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Monte Walsh?▼
The cast of Monte Walsh includes 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 and more.
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