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Appaloosa

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 55m
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Renée Zellweger, Ed Harris, and Viggo Mortensen in Appaloosa (2008)
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Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.

IMDb RATING
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61K
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  • Director
    • Ed Harris
  • Writers
    • Robert Knott(screenplay)
    • Ed Harris(screenplay)
    • Robert B. Parker(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Viggo Mortensen
    • Renée Zellweger
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  • Director
    • Ed Harris
  • Writers
    • Robert Knott(screenplay)
    • Ed Harris(screenplay)
    • Robert B. Parker(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Viggo Mortensen
    • Renée Zellweger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 237User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen in Appaloosa (2008)
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    Top cast

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    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Virgil Coleas Virgil Cole
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Everett Hitchas Everett Hitch
    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Allison Frenchas Allison French
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Randall Braggas Randall Bragg
    Robert Jauregui
    • Marshall Jack Bellas Marshall Jack Bell
    • (as Bobby Jauregui)
    Timothy V. Murphy
    Timothy V. Murphy
    • Vinceas Vince
    Luce Rains
    Luce Rains
    • Deanas Dean
    James Tarwater
    • Chalkas Chalk
    • (as Jim Tarwater)
    Boyd Kestner
    Boyd Kestner
    • Broncas Bronc
    Gabriel Marantz
    • Joe Whittfieldas Joe Whittfield
    Benjamin Rosenshein
    • Town Boyas Town Boy
    Cerris Morgan-Moyer
    Cerris Morgan-Moyer
    • Tildaas Tilda
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Earl Mayas Earl May
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Phil Olsonas Phil Olson
    Tom Bower
    Tom Bower
    • Abner Rainesas Abner Raines
    Erik J. Bockemeier
    • Fat Wallisas Fat Wallis
    Freddie Hice
    • Bragg's Third Manas Bragg's Third Man
    • (as Fred Hice)
    Neil Summers
    Neil Summers
    • Bragg's Fourth Manas Bragg's Fourth Man
    • Director
      • Ed Harris
    • Writers
      • Robert Knott(screenplay)
      • Ed Harris(screenplay)
      • Robert B. Parker(novel)
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    Storyline

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    1882, New Mexico Territory. Virgil Cole (Ed Harris) and Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) are itinerant lawmen, hired by desperate towns as Marshal and Deputy, respectively. The city fathers of Appaloosa hire them after Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons), a newly-arrived rancher with money and a gang of thugs, disrupts commerce and kills three local lawmen. Cole and Hitch contrive to arrest Bragg and bring him to trial, but hanging him proves to be difficult. Meanwhile, a widow has arrived in town, Allison French (Renée Zellweger), pretty, refined, and good-natured. Virgil falls hard, and it seems mutual, but there may be more to Allison than meets the eye. Can friendship and skill with a gun overcome a pernicious villain and green-eyed jealousy? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • horseback riding
    • tooth knocked out
    • train
    • unfaithfulness
    • telescope
    • 209 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Feelings get you killed.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some violence and language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Viggo Mortensen committed to this movie during a busy stretch of work. When filming was delayed, he tried to beg off, asking Ed Harris to try to find another actor. Harris interviewed twenty others for the role, but they either declined or weren't right for the part. Viggo agreed to do it, and according to Harris, "Two days before we started principal photography, Viggo shows up in New Mexico. He's ready to go. He's done research on the period. He's given really great thought to his character. He had detailed ideas about his wardrobe and his props. He was in excellent shape and good spirits, and he subsequently played Everett Hitch to perfection. Viggo Mortensen is a man of his word."
    • Goofs
      When Bragg comes out to confront Jack Bell in the opening sequence, he hands a cup to one of his ranch hands. After the shooting, the cup is not seen again.
    • Quotes

      Allison French: I'm sorry, Virgil.

      Virgil Cole: [Everett stands to leave] Stay here, Everett.

      Allison French: I'm sorry. I was so alone, and Bragg... Well, Ring protected me and so did his brother.

      Virgil Cole: You fuck Mackie, too?

      Allison French: No. It was Ring. He was in charge. I just did what I had to do.

      Virgil Cole: Everett... Ring kills me, do you think she'll go off with him?

      Everett Hitch: [after a long, thoughtful pause] I think Allie needs to be with a man.

      Allison French: You're a bastard! Don't listen to him. He tried to put his hands on me when I showed him our house.

      Everett Hitch: No, Virgil. I did not.

      Virgil Cole: No, Allie. Everett didn't do that.

      Allison French: You believe him over me?

      Virgil Cole: That's correct.

    • Crazy credits
      While being credited, items relating to positions and roles are displayed. Examples: Producers are listed as money is shown, an antique ink dryer is shown for the editor, production designer shows an antique tin cup and costume designer shows the top of a hat.
    • Connections
      Featured in Appaloosa: Bringing the Characters of Appaloosa to Life (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Goodbye, Old Paint
      Performed by Renée Zellweger

    User reviews237

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Great Adaptation of Parker's novel
    I love all of Robert B. Parker's novels and I have a lot of respect for the craft of Ed Harris. This movie was a very faithful rendering of the book. Harris didn't get in the way of the storytelling rather he gave it a strong visualization. As the novel as written, the story is actually told through the eyes of Everett Hitch, played here by Viggo Mortenson. I love the way, even though he is somewhat of a side-kick, he was allowed to remain the viewpoint character. My only complaint was Renee as Allie. Reading the book I visualized a Faye Dunaway at 35. Diane Lane would have been more in line with the way the character was written in the novel. Renne struck me as a little too coquettish and obviously needy rather than manipulative and needy. It's a matter of taste but I would have preferred it. However, the rest of the casting was spot on and I hope Harris considers doing the sequel, "Resolution."
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    • Sep 21, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Apache languages
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Miền Máu Lửa
    • Filming locations
      • Sonoita, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Axon Films
      • Groundswell Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,211,394
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $248,847
      • Sep 21, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,712,362
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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