The Legend of Walks Far Woman
The Legend of Walks Far Woman is a 1982 American TV film starring Raquel Welch and Bradford Dillman. It aired on NBC.
| The Legend of Walks Far Woman | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Western |
| Written by | Evan Hunter Colin Stuart (novel) |
| Directed by | Mel Damski |
| Starring | Raquel Welch Bradford Dillman |
| Music by | Paul Chihara |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Tony Converse Roger Gimbel |
| Producer(s) | William S. Gilmore Lee Levinson |
| Production location(s) | Billings, Montana Hardin, Montana Red Lodge, Montana |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editor(s) | David Finfer |
| Running time | 1hr, 51min |
| Production company(s) | EMI Television Programs Lee Levinson Productions Raquel Welch Productions Roger Gimbel Productions |
| Distributor | NBC |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | May 30, 1982 |
Plot
An Indian woman kills her husband after he is violent towards her. She is banished from her tribe.
Cast
- Raquel Welch as Walks Far Woman
- Bradford Dillman as Singer
- George Clutesi as Old Grandfather
- Nick Mancuso as Horses Ghost
- Eloy Casados
- Frank Salsedo as Many Scalps
- Hortensia Colorado as Red Hoop Woman
- Nick Ramus as Left Hand Bull
- Alex Kubik as Elk Hollering
- Branscombe Richmond as Big Lake
Production
The film was announced in June 1979[1] and filming took place later that year. It was made by Raquel Welch's own production company. There were reportedly a number of clashes involving Raquel Welch and the director on set.[2]
Welch admitted the role represented "a change of pace" for her.[3]
Reception
The film aired in the UK in 1980.[4] It was not screened in the US until 1982 because some NBC executives thought it was "a disaster".[5][6] Brandon Tartikoff of NBC cut 25 minutes from the film before it aired.[7]
The New York Times said "there is nothing dreadfully wrong with Miss Welch's performance... it's just that the entire story is boring."[2]
It was the highest-rated TV movie of the year.[8]
References
- Margulies, Lee. (June 3, 1979). "UPDATE". Los Angeles Times. p. n3.
- JOHN J. O'CONNOR (May 28, 1982). "WGBH Dance and Israel Philharmonic". New York Times. p. C26.
- GLENN COLLINS (May 30, 1982). "Raquel Welch: 'I Like a Character With Backbone': Raquel Welch: 'I Like a Character With Backbone'". New York Times. p. D1.
- "BBC-1". The Guardian. London. 23 Aug 1980. p. 16.
- "Today's briefing: Gold Plunkett & Sneed INC". Chicago Tribune. May 4, 1982. p. a16.
- "Raquel Welch Portrays Legend of Walks Far Woman", Ocala Star Banner 9 May 1982
- http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1987-10-12/features/8703190658_1_american-films-welch-disease
- Sanello, Frank. (May 14, 1989). "A censor in 'Paradise': Raquel Welch protests CBS's taming of sex scenes in 'Trouble'". Chicago Tribune. p. F6.
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