I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any. Towards the end of the movie, when sue uses charlies full name, charles postelwaite, charlie calls boss, bucket mouth, the same thing kevin costner called his father ralph waite in the bodyguard 1992, when his father is sharing stories from costner s childhood. This simple tale about morality and revenge could easily have been filmed in the early 50s with john wayne in the costner part and walter brennan in the boss spearman role, although one is hard pressed to think anyone could be better than robert duvall, who manages to find the right mix part real person, part mythic evocation of the west to give this. The most common handgun in the film is the famous peacemaker or single action army revolver, which is seen in the hands of several characters in the film in various barrel lengths, including charley waite kevin costner and wylie julian richings. Kevin costner in open range if kevin costner is due a revival, then he deserves it for directing and starring in this handsome oldfashioned western about two cowboys costner. Open range script transcript from the screenplay andor. The film should be seen on the big screen to be appreciated. Americas open range a historical journey back in time to the.
Finally, the open range script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starring kevin costner, robert duvall, diego luna, annette bening, etc this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of open range. With perfect casting, charlie carries a holster and cartridge belt born in texas towards the end of the great cattle drive era. The dialog between robert duvall and kevin costner was not wordy but full of gems. Rent open range 2003 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Today he is 65, and has starred in 66 movies in total, 27 since open range was released. Open range is written by craig storper and directed by kevin costner. With kevin costner, robert duvall, diego luna, abraham benrubi.
Packed with epic action, open range is a powerfully gripping story thats never been told until now, and stars academy award winners robert duvall tender mercies and kevin costner dances with wolves, and academy award nominee annette bening american beauty, being julia. While it lacks the thematic impact of eastwoods masterpiece, costner s first film since 1997s illfated the postman returns the actordirector of dances with wolves to the open prairies of americain this case the free range frontier of 1882where legal freegrazing cattle drives were falling prey to empirebuilding landowners. It blends the expected violence with pathos, romance, and even comedy. But more than that, open range had one of the best and most authentic gunfights that has ever been filmed. Open range 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug 15, 2003 open range, directed by kevin costner, opens in theaters today. Kevin costner s open range, an imperfect but deeply involving and beautifully made western, works primarily because it expresses the personal values of a cowboy named boss robert duvall and his employee of 10 years, charley costner. Boss spearman duvall is an open range cattleman, who, with hired hands charley costner, mose benrubi and button luna, is driving a herd cross country. Can kevin costner actually make a film shorter than a couple of days long.
The postman is a 1997 american postapocalyptic actionadventure film produced and directed by kevin costner and features him in the lead role. This doesnt aspire to the epic scope or profound themes. Boss does not believe in unnecessary violence, and is willing to put his own life to risk rather than kill. As this film is directed by kevin costner, the story is given the time to develop fully, with a run time of about 2 and a quarter hours. Open range 2003 boss spearman robert duvall and his cowhands charley kevin costner and mose abraham benrubi are driving cattle across a large expanse of country.
Kevin costner was so determined to complete his western epic open range under budget and on time, he worked through a crippling case of appendicitis the movie star, who directs and stars in the. Kevin michael costner was born on january 18, 1955 in lynwood, california, the third child of bill. Trailer for kevin costners film starring robert duvall, kevin costner, annette bening, michael gambon, michael jeter, diego luna, james. Open range 2003 kevin costner as charley waite imdb. Kevin costners open range, an imperfect but deeply involving and beautifully made western, works primarily because it expresses the. Kevin costner sues open range distributors over profits. Open range movie tells the battle of the cowboys western. Open range features great in depth character development and great acting by its leads kevin costner and robert duvall and greatly filmed. Charley is a former soldier who fought in the civil war and feels guilty over his past as a killer.
Mar 24, 2015 open range is one of kevin costner s finest films. Its an affectionate throwback to classic westerns of the 1950s. Kevin costner s open range is a sweepingly romantic and violent western. Nov 26, 2016 open range open range 2003 open range 2003 movie a former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt. The movie is one of my husbands and my two favorite westerns. Costner has never been afraid to allow the story to unfold at a more leisurely pace, allowing time to develop characters and plot. Open range feature filmaudio commentary with kevin costnerdisc two. Open range is a 2003 american western film directed and coproduced by kevin costner, starring robert duvall and costner, with annette bening, michael gambon, and michael jeter appearing in supporting roles. The film with the participation of the actor kevin costner, robert duvall, diego luna. Open range by kevin costner, robert duvall, annette bening. A film that tells an oldfashioned story with contemporary vigor, open range revels in classic western tropes infused with relevant passions and themes.
Bookended by somewhat flawed first and third acts, kevin costner s open range has a strong second act that makes it quite worthwhile. The film was the final onscreen appearance of jeter, who died before it was released, and the film was dedicated to jeters memory, as well as to costner s parents, bill and sharon. You want to speak with the man upstairs, go on and do it. Jul 24, 2003 oscarwinner kevin costner spoke with the boston herald about his new film, open range. This movie opens with four cow hands boss spearman robert duvall, charley waite kevin costner, mose harrison abraham benrubi, the gentle, boylike cook. Aug 15, 2003 open range has all the hallmarks of costner the western auteur. Oscarwinner kevin costner spoke with the boston herald about his new film, open range.
Kevin costner directed this movie in 2003 title open range. Greatly benefiting from the tremendous chemistry between kevin costner and robert duvall, open range is a sturdy modern western with classic roots. Apr 18, 2020 open range was stardirector kevin costners return to the western genre from 2003, and heres where the action adventure was shot. Open range rig, kevin costner as charlie waite worn this type. Boss does not believe in unnecessary violence, and is willing to put his own life to risk rather than kill someone just to be on the safe side. Annette bening, diego luna, abraham benrubi, michael gambonphoto measures 10 x 8inches. Kevin costners open range, an imperfect but deeply involving and beautifully made western, works primarily because it expresses the personal values of a cowboy named boss robert duvall and his employee of 10 years, charley costner. The screenplay was written by eric roth and brian helgeland, based on david brins 1985 book of the same name. The western, which costner also directed, costars robert duvall, annette bening and michael gambon harry. The film featured kevin costner, robert duvall, annette bening and michael gambon among others.
Open range internet movie firearms database guns in. Heres where kevin costner s underrated 2003 western open range was shot. Actordirector kevin costners skill with westerns was proven by his masterpiece dances with wolves. Packed with epic action, open range is a powerfully gripping story thats never. The movie sheds light on the life of the cowboy, after what critics consider an 11year drought in the genre of western movies. The film stars robert duvall as boss spearman, an open range cattleman alongside his hired hands charley waite kevin costner, buttondiego luna and moseabraham benrubi as they travel the west freegrazing with their cattle herd. See more ideas about open range, kevin costner and robert duvall. Open range features great in depth character development and great acting by its leads kevin costner and robert duvall and greatly filmed gunfights. Kevin costner directed this movie, and costarred in it with robert duvall and annette benning.
Kevin costner s 2003 western open range comes to dvd with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2. The film also features will patton, larenz tate, olivia williams, james russo, and tom petty it is set in a postapocalyptic and neowestern. Kevin costner was 47 in open range when he played the character charley waite that was over 17 years ago in 2003. The scenery was beautiful, the filming was first rate, and the acting was flawless. The bar scene from the movie open range with kevin costner and robert duvall. Open range rig, kevin costner as charlie waite worn this.
If kevin costner is due a revival, then he deserves it for directing and starring in this handsome oldfashioned western about two cowboys costner and robert duvall running a cattle drive. Kevin costner wore a holster similar to this in the 2003 western film open range and is based on the novel the open range men by lauran paine. Open range, directed by kevin costner, opens in theaters today. Packed with epic action, open range is a powerfully gripping story thats never been told until now, and stars academy awardr winners robert duvall 1983 best actor, tender mercies and kevin costner 1991 best director, dances with wolves, and academy awardr nominee annette bening 1999 best actress, american beauty. This is a clip from the final showdown in the film. Open range feature filmaudio commentary with kevin costner disc two. This simple tale about morality and revenge could easily have been filmed in the early 50s with john wayne in the costner part and walter brennan in the boss spearman role, although one is hard pressed to think anyone could be better than robert duvall, who. Open range is a 2003 film directed by and starring kevin costner. Broken trail robert duvall is a second in the western trilogy based on true stories woven into mythic and historically informative art. Bookended by somewhat flawed first and third acts, kevin costners open range has a strong second act that makes it quite worthwhile. Open range is on my list as one of the best western movies ever. Open range 2003 kevin costner, robert duvall, diego luna duration. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. The postman the postman 1997 dances with wolves lieutenant dunbar 1990 robin hood.
Rent open range 2003 starring kevin costner and robert duvall on dvd and bluray. Kevin costner stars as charlie waite in the movie open range. Open range 2003 kevin costner, robert duvall, diego luna. Open range 2003 movie a former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman. A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.
See more ideas about open range, robert duvall and kevin costner. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by costner. English soundtracks are rendered in both dolby digital 5. Open range is a 2003 american western film directed and coproduced by kevin costner, starring robert duvall and costner, with annette bening, michael. Kevin costner in open range 2003 abraham benrubi and diego luna in open range 2003. This was like a terminal illness and after two hours i was praying for a painless death. It is a beautifully shot and assembled film deserving firm placement in the canon of great western works. Kevin costner has a long history with the western genre, with his first breakout role being the 1985 ensemble silverado with kevin kline and scott glenn. Prince of thieves robin of locksley 1991 the bodyguard frank farmer 1992. Jan 03, 2015 the bar scene from the movie open range with kevin costner and robert duvall. One of the highlights of costner s career was starring and directing dances with wolves, where he plays an army officer who joins an indian tribe.
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