The virginian soundtrack from 2000, composed by nathan barr. Each episode of the virginian lasted 90 minutes, which made for a grueling production schedule. Dec 29, 2017 james drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian 2000 movie. An avid sportsman, he enjoys scuba diving, tennis, golf, snow skiing, sailing. Other than it being a western i dont think it is based on the old t. The virginian 2000 01092000 us western 1h 35m user score. Apr 06, 2020 each episode of the virginian lasted 90 minutes, which made for a grueling production schedule.
A cowboy finds himself betrayed by his best friend and must choose between. 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. Details about the virginian tnt movie 2000 vhs very good bill pullman, diane lane. Nov 06, 2011 ive just watched the tnt production of the virginian 2000 on the gmc cable network. 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. The official website of james drury the virginian home. He has competed successfully in cutting horse competitions, as well as polo.
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. This is the first time ive watched it for many years. Tlc 1994 and 1995, the film the virginian 2000 and hell to pay 2005. 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. Filmed in color, the virginian became televisions first 90minute western series. The greatest themes of western movies ride with new. Virginian vhs, 2000 bill pullman diane lane owen wister western novel remake. Owen wisters 1902 novel was the first western bestseller, and it has been made as a movie several times, most. Actor bill pullman made his directorial debut with this third screen adaptation of the classic western novel by owen wister. Discover what genre virginian, the, 2000, directed by bill pullman, with mark anderako, marty antonini, larry austin, belongs at turner classic movies. The television series was adapted from the 1902 owen wister western novel, the. The virginianbill pullman, diane lane, harris yulin, john savage, colm feore, dennis weaver, gary farmer made for television, 2000. This 2000 adaptation of the virginian is said to be closest to the iconic novel.
The virginian album, an album by neko case and her boyfriends. Released by promotional release in 2000 containing music from the virginian 2000. Cobb judge henry garth 203 episodes 20192020 clu gulager dep. The movie was a love story which entailed trust, faith and following your heart when your mind tells you not to. 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. 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. Bio the official website of james drury the virginian. Bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, harris yulin, colm feore, dennis weaver. Trace adkins the lincoln lawyer, ron perlman tvs sons of anarchy and brendan penny ring of fire star in this gritty and riveting reimagining of the classic western saga. Jan 04, 2016 james drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian 2000 movie filmow. 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.
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. Filmed in color, the virginian became televisions first 90minute western series 75 minutes excluding. 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. Codes of honor, murderous greed, swift retribution, a loners impact on an untamed land. Blatt on allmovie actor bill pullman made his directorial debut. The movie feels quite cinematic and dark for a tnt production. Bill pullman was excellent as the straight, nononsense, yet cold foreman the virginian himself. Its the fifth time the virginian has been rendered to film most famously in 1929 starring.
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. Dennis weaver, diane lane, harris yulin, james drury, john savage, bill pullman show embed code. In wyoming, he falls in love with molly stark, a schoolteacher who has recently moved from vermont. Movies like the virginian 2000 if you like the virginian you are looking for serious, tense and captivating movies about with cowboy, starting over, love affair, rivalry, romance, injustice and hopes themes of western genre shot in usa. Virginian 2000, vhs i wanted to see this movie based on the fact that two of my favorite actors are in it. James drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian 2000 movie filmow. The virginian pullman leaves the state of his birth to make a new life for himself on the. The virginian tv is a film directed by bill pullman with bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, dennis weaver, year. All pages with titles beginning with the virginian. 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. The virginian tv movie 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With trace adkins, brendan penny, victoria pratt, steve bacic. Compared to the tom selleck tv westerns, this is more of an anthony mann piece.
Drury held rank of lieutenant commander in the united states naval reserve and participated in many recruiting films and public appearances for the navy. Owen wisters 1902 novel was the first western bestseller. The virginian pullman leaves the state of his birth to make a new. The virginian is a man who has left his native state to test his fortunes in the new territories of the west. The television series was adapted from the 1902 owen wister western novel, the virginian, a horseman of the plains.
The virginian the 2000 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. James drury the virginian as the rider in the virginian 2000 movie. The virginian, a 2000 tv film directed by and starring bill pullman, based on the wister novel. The virginian is betrayed by a good friend, now he must decide between seeing justice served and his future bride. Blatt on allmovie the virginian, owen wisters classic western. Raised by powerful cattle baron judge henry perlman, south, aka the virginian adkins, lives his life as a ranch. 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. Definitely, i am glad i purchased this movie, and it is almost a favorite of mine. With bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, harris yulin. 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. It was a spinoff from a 1958 summer series called decision.
James drury, star of longrunning tv western the virginian. Bill pullman, diane lane, john savage, dennis weaver, harris yulin, colm feore, james drury. 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 wister turned into staples of the western. Identifier thevirginian2000 scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. Nov 10, 2014 the virginianbill pullman, diane lane, harris yulin, john savage, colm feore, dennis weaver, gary farmer made for television, 2000. Ive just watched the tnt production of the virginian 2000 on the gmc cable network. Cobb, which aired on nbc from 19621971 for a total of 249 episodes. He signs on as foreman of a cattle ranch and begins romancing molly stark diane lane, a. Television movie based on owen wisters novel about love and justice in the old west. The virginian is the third longest running western series in the history of television. The virginian is a 1929 american precode western film directed by victor fleming and starring gary cooper, walter huston, and richard arlen. I still find it a melancholy, gloomy and slightly depressing film totally lacking in humor or any sense of camaraderie. A cattle baron raises an orphaned boy in the old west, teaching him to be both chivalrous and a skilled marksman. James drury the virginian 204 episodes 20192020 lee j.
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 repackaged as the men from shiloh in its final year is an american western television series starring james drury, doug mcclure, and lee j. Later, the orphan grows up and discovers that his adoptive father is harboring a. With joel mccrea, brian donlevy, sonny tufts, barbara britton. It was like doing a movie every week, drury said in a 2016 interview. Determined to carve out a life on the new frontier, the virginian bill pullman heads west to wyoming. The film was based on the 1902 novel the virginian by owen wister and adapted from the popular 1904 theatrical play wister had. The virginian bill pullman, diane lane, harris yulin, john savage, colm feore, dennis weaver, gary farmer made for television, 2000. In the 1960s, it became the basis for the first 90minute tv series, with its hero james.
The virginian tnt movie 2000 vhs very good bill pullman, diane lane. Immensely successful, it ran for nine seasonstelevisions third longest running western. He signs on as foreman of a cattle ranch and begins romancing molly stark diane lane, a quiet but pretty schoolteacher whos also from the east. The virginian tnt movie 2000 vhs very good bill pullman. The virginian 2000 starring bill pullman the virginian. Jim has appeared as special guest in numerous films and television shows like alias smith and jones 1971, the adventures of brisco county, jr. 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. The virginian tv series 19621971 the movie database. The virginian 2000 starring bill pullman the virginian weblog.
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