The Horse Whisperer (1998)

Director:

Robert Redford

Writers (WGA):

Nick Evans (novel)
Eric Roth (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

15 May 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.

Plot Keywords:

Extramarital Affair | Teen Angst | Amputation | Rural | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 16 nominations

Cast

Robert Redford	...	Tom Booker
Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Annie MacLean
Sam Neill	...	Robert MacLean
Dianne Wiest	...	Diane Booker
Scarlett Johansson	...	Grace MacLean
Chris Cooper	...	Frank Booker
Cherry Jones	...	Liz Hammond
Ty Hillman	...	Joe Booker
Kate Bosworth	...	Judith (as Catherine Bosworth)
Austin Schwarz	...	Twin #1
Dustin Schwarz	...	Twin #2
Jeanette Nolan	...	Ellen Booker
Steve Frye	...	Hank
Don Edwards	...	Smokey
Jessalyn Gilsig	...	Lucy, Annie's Assistant

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for a disturbing accident scene.

Runtime:

170 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #36000) | Iceland:LH (video rating) | South Korea:12 | Iceland:10 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12/9 | France:U | Germany:6 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Baker, California, USA

Company:

Touchstone Pictures

Trivia:

In the early scenes in New York, the film is presented in a standard 1.85:1 aspect ratio. As the location shifts to Montana, the film widens the viewing area to a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Tom Booker is teaching Grace MacLean to drive his truck, they open the doors to get in, and a cattle prod is sitting on the rear window gun rack. In the next shot the cattle prod has disappeared.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Judith: [waves] Hello!
Grace: [waves] Hello!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Spin City: The Pig Whisperer (#4.18)" (2000)

Soundtrack:

A Soft Place to Fall

Richardson Cinematography

I loved Redford on BRUBAKER like actor... I love how Redford directing this film using in a smart way an intense Thomas Newman's score and a great Robert Richardson's Cinematography,according me one of best cinematographer on Hollywood Industry with Elliot Davis;Dante Spinotti and Dean Cundey. That not mean only "Greetings from Montana",his lights and shots are melt and useful for catch and keep the strong emotions and feelings of this story...story about the destiny and the faith...story that seems lack in any parts but at the end this film worth be watch without using FastForward button...