First Cow (2020)

A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.

First Cow (2020) poster

In the 1820s, a taciturn loner and skilled cook travels west to Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two team up on a dangerous scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow—the first, and only, in the territory.

Director: Kelly Reichardt
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: William Tyler
Cinematography: Christopher Blauvelt
Editing: Kelly Reichardt
Production: filmscience
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $101,068
Original Language: en

Keywords

immigrant, based on novel or book, fur trapping, oregon, usa, 19th century, biscuits

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Cow about?
In the 1820s, a taciturn loner and skilled cook travels west to Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two team up on a dangerous scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow—the first, and only, in the territory.
Who directed First Cow?
First Cow was directed by Kelly Reichardt.
Who stars in First Cow?
First Cow stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner, Scott Shepherd, Gary Farmer.
How long is First Cow?
First Cow has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is First Cow?
First Cow is a Drama, Western film.
What is the budget of First Cow?
First Cow had a budget of $2M.
How much did First Cow gross?
First Cow grossed $101,068 worldwide.
Where was First Cow produced?
First Cow was produced in United States of America.