The Hi-Lo Country (1998)
A woman like Mona can drive men to extremes.
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.
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Drama, Romance, Western
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: December 30, 1998
Cast
- Billy Crudup - Pete Calder
- Woody Harrelson - Big Boy Matson
- Penélope Cruz - Josepha O'Neil
- Patricia Arquette - Mona
- Cole Hauser - Little Boy Matson
- John Diehl - Les Birk
- Sam Elliott - Jim Ed Love
- Enrique Castillo - Levi Gomez
- Jacob Vargas - Delfino Mondragon
- Darren E. Burrows - Billy Harte
Screenplay
- Walon Green (Screenplay)
- Max Evans (Novel)
Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton
Editing: Masahiro Hirakubo
Production: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Cappa/De Fina Productions, Gramercy Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $166,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
pearl harbor, cowboy, pickup truck, horse riding accident, cattle ranch
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hi-Lo Country about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hi-Lo Country?
- The Hi-Lo Country was directed by Stephen Frears.
- Who stars in The Hi-Lo Country?
- The Hi-Lo Country stars Billy Crudup, Woody Harrelson, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Arquette, Cole Hauser, John Diehl.
- How long is The Hi-Lo Country?
- The Hi-Lo Country has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Hi-Lo Country?
- The Hi-Lo Country is a Drama, Romance, Western film.
- How much did The Hi-Lo Country gross?
- The Hi-Lo Country grossed $166,000 worldwide.
- Where was The Hi-Lo Country produced?
- The Hi-Lo Country was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Hi-Lo Country?
- The themes of The Hi-Lo Country include: Classic Western Stories.