The Hi-Lo Country (1999)

The Hi-Lo Country (1999)

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The Hi-Lo Country movie storyline. Acclaimed director Stephen Frears helms the film version of the admired novel that for years Sam Peckinpah tried to get made. The film is an intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart. Patricia Arquette co-stars as the woman who will eventually come between the two men.

The Hi-Lo Country is a 1998 American Western-drama film directed by Stephen Frears, starring Billy Crudup, Penélope Cruz, Woody Harrelson, Cole Hauser, Sam Elliott, Patricia Arquette, Enrique Castillo, and Katy Jurado. It is set in post-World War II New Mexico and is based on the Western novel by Max Evans. Don Walser appears in a rodeo dance sequence and sings a memorable Western swing, honky tonk rendition of “I’ll Hold You in My Heart.” Rodeo announcer Bob Tallman appears as himself in the film.

The Hi-Lo Country (1999)

The Hi-Lo Country Movie Poster (1999)

The Hi-Lo Country (1999)

Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Billy Crudup, Patricia Arquette, Cole Hauser, James Gammon, Penélope Cruz, Sam Elliott, Enrique Castillo, Jacob Vargas, Sandy Baron
Screenplay by: Walon Green
Production Design by: Patricia Norris
Cinematography by: Oliver Stapleton
Film Editing by: Masahiro Hirakubo
Costume Design by: Patricia Norris
Set Decoration by: Leslie Morales
Art Direction by: Russell J. Smith
Music by: Carter Burwell
MPAA Rating: R for some sexuality, a scene of violence, and for brief language.
Distributed by: Gramercy Pictures
Release Date: December 30, 1998 (Limited), January 22, 1999 (Wide)

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