Filmmakings friendship with the virginian, the laconic hero of owen wisters 1902 novel, is winningly renewed in this robust, observant western that follows four previous movie versions and a tv series. Advanced search watchlist sign in the virginian tv movie 2000. Released in 2000, the virginian was the fifth movie version of the 1902 novel by owen wister. Nov 06, 2011 ive just watched the tnt production of the virginian 2000 on the gmc cable network. Bill pullman plays the title role and directs, steeping his film in the language and customs of the old west, shaping it with story elements that. It was twice filmed as a silent film, then in 1929 as an early talkie with gary cooper, and then again in 1946 with joel mccrea. Released by promotional release in 2000 containing music from the virginian 2000. The virginian tnt movie 2000 vhs very good bill pullman.
And in the 21st century there have been two additional movie versions of the virginianin 2000 a tvmovie starring bill pullman who played the president in independence day, and in 2014 a theatrical feature with countrymusic star trace adkins in the starring role. Apr 06, 2020 james drury, the one true virginian by whom all others are measured, is the star of the first 90minute color western tv series, the virginian, which aired from 19621971. The script may be a mess, but to be fair to pullman, it is nicely directed. In medicine bow, a newly arrived eastern schoolteacher is courted by two cowpokes but their courtship is interrupted by violent incidents involving local cattle rustlers. Pullman, though, eschews static shots of beautiful scenery and keeps his camera moving over his boundless outdoors settings. Details about the virginian tnt movie 2000 vhs very good bill pullman, diane lane. Virginian 2000, vhs i wanted to see this movie based on the fact that two of my favorite actors are in it. The virginian, a 2000 tv film directed by and starring bill pullman, based on the wister novel. Bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, harris yulin, colm feore, dennis weaver, bill pullman. Dennis weaver, diane lane, harris yulin, james drury, john savage, bill pullman show embed code. A cowboy finds himself betrayed by his best friend and must choose between bringing him to justice and alienating the pretty schoolteacher he is in love with. The virginian soundtrack from 2000, composed by nathan barr.
The virginian tv is a film directed by bill pullman with bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, dennis weaver, year. James drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian 2000 movie. The virginianbill pullman, diane lane, harris yulin, john savage, colm feore, dennis weaver, gary farmer made for television, 2000. Other than it being a western i dont think it is based on the old t. Blatt on allmovie the virginian, owen wisters classic western. With bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, harris yulin. It was a spinoff from a 1958 summer series called decision. James drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian. A cowboy finds himself betrayed by his best friend and must choose between. Its probably hard to shoot an ugly movie in gorgeous big sky country alberta stands in for wyoming here, but vast locations like this can be greatly diminished on television. Bio the official website of james drury the virginian. Jan 04, 2016 james drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian 2000 movie filmow. He signs on as foreman of a cattle ranch and begins romancing molly stark diane lane, a. Total number of members who have this title in their.
The virginian, owen wisters classic western novel, arguably the first nuanced treatment of the cowboy in american fiction, has had a long history as a source for adaptation. The movie feels quite cinematic and dark for a tnt production. Compared to the tom selleck tv westerns, this is more of an anthony mann piece. Apr 06, 2020 each episode of the virginian lasted 90 minutes, which made for a grueling production schedule.
The virginian trailer 1 though not as timeless as the 1946 film starring gary cooper, this elegiac remake marks a solid directing debut for actor bill pullman, who also tackles the title role. James child drury was born april 18, 1934 in new york city, where his father was a professor of marketing at new york university. Owen wisters 1902 novel was the first western bestseller, and it has been made as a movie several times, most. When james was six weeks old, his mother, a native of oregon, and the family went to the home ranch. The virginian the 2000 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
The virginian tv series 19621971 the movie database. The film was based on the 1902 novel the virginian by owen wister and adapted from the popular 1904 theatrical play wister had. James drury the virginian 202 episodes 20192020 lee j. George washington, who is young, depressed and hoping to switch sides in the revolution, accepts a risky yet vital mission to conquer a french fort. Definitely, i am glad i purchased this movie, and it is almost a favorite of mine. The men from shiloh the final season from the virginian. Later, the orphan grows up and discovers that his adoptive father is harboring a. Owen wisters 1902 novel was the first western bestseller. Discover what genre virginian, the, 2000, directed by bill pullman, with mark anderako, marty antonini, larry austin, belongs at turner classic movies. The official website of james drury the virginian home. Watch the virginian full movie in hd visit movie 179384 a cowboy finds himself betrayed by his best friend and must choose between. Immensely successful, it ran for nine seasonstelevisions third longest running western. The movie was a love story which entailed trust, faith and following your heart when your mind tells you not to. It was like doing a movie every week, drury said in a 2016 interview.
Virginian vhs, 2000 bill pullman diane lane owen wister western novel remake. Nov 10, 2014 the virginianbill pullman, diane lane, harris yulin, john savage, colm feore, dennis weaver, gary farmer made for television, 2000. And in the 21st century there have been two additional movie versions of the virginianin 2000 a tvmovie starring bill pullman who played the president in independence day, and in 2014 a theatrical feature with countrymusic star trace adkins in the starring role, both of which also stick fairly closely to the novel. The virginian is the third longest running western series in the history of television. The fact that the virginian is one of the oldest of western stories reminds us of how recent the history of the west is.
The virginian 2000 starring bill pullman the virginian weblog. The virginian 2000 starring bill pullman the virginian. Filmed in color, the virginian became televisions first 90minute western series 75 minutes excluding. The virginian, american television series 19621971 loosely based on the wister novel. Opposite his virginian, he casts the seemingly ageless diane lane as his molly stark a luminous frontier. The virginian pullman leaves the state of his birth to make a new. Bill pullman the fact that the virginian is one of the oldest of western stories reminds us of how recent the history of the west is. Cobb judge henry garth 201 episodes 20192020 clu gulager dep. I still find it a melancholy, gloomy and slightly depressing film totally lacking in humor or any sense of camaraderie. The virginian tnt movie 2000 vhs very good bill pullman, diane lane. Bill pullman was excellent as the straight, nononsense, yet cold foreman the virginian himself.
Pullman makes his movie directorial debut and stars in this adaptation of the 1902 owen wister novel chronicling the adventures of a man who leaves his virginia hometown to become the new medicine. This is the first time ive watched it for many years. Filmed in color, the virginian became televisions first 90minute western series. A cattle baron raises an orphaned boy in the old west, teaching him to be both chivalrous and a skilled marksman. Bill pullman directs and plays the titular character, a cowboy promoted to foreman on a remote wyoming ranch.
Personable western series based in wyoming from the 1890s onward. The virginian bill pullman joins the ranks of firsttime directors at tnt a list that includes arnold schwarzenegger and tommy lee jones with this languid and reverential adaptation of owen. Search the internet movie database for virginian, the. Jim has appeared as special guest in numerous films and television shows like alias smith and jones 1971, the adventures of brisco county, jr. Cobb, which aired on nbc from 19621971 for a total of 249 episodes. Jul 23, 2010 james drury as the rider cameo role in the virginian 2000 movie. The virginian repackaged as the men from shiloh in its final year is an american western television series starring james drury, doug mcclure, and lee j. The virginian tv movie 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The virginian is an american western television series starring james drury and doug mcclure, which aired on nbc from 1962 to 1971 for a total of 249 episodes. The virginian is taken prisoner by armed men determined to have him stand trial for being a hired gun and killer. The virginian is a 1929 american precode western film directed by victor fleming and starring gary cooper, walter huston, and richard arlen.
Identifier thevirginian2000 scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. Actor bill pullman made his directorial debut with this third screen adaptation of the classic western novel by owen wister. Its the fifth time the virginian has been rendered to film most famously in 1929 starring gary cooper. The virginian bill pullman, diane lane, harris yulin, john savage, colm feore, dennis weaver, gary farmer made for television, 2000. Apr 07, 2020 he had occasional roles in westerns in later years, including a cameo appearance in a 2000 tv movie remake of the virginian, directed by and starring bill pullman. The virginian tv movie 2000 the virginian tv movie. In the 1960s, it became the basis for the first 90minute tv series, with its hero james. James drury, star of longrunning tv western the virginian. Blatt on allmovie actor bill pullman made his directorial debut.
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