At 84 years old, his sheer perseverance deserves some measure. Wild horses in his first film as writerdirectorstar since 2002s assassination tango, robert duvall delivers a complex, ambitious genre piece that combines family drama and murder mystery, set in the south texas ranch country. Robert duvall, in full robert seldon duvall, born january 5, 1931, san diego, california, u. Robert duvall, eminent character actor of the hackmancaan generation of difficult bigscreen guys, returns to the directors chair with wild horses, a dawdling and sometimes damn near unintelligible ensemble piece set in a texas border town. This 360acre gentlemans farm as he puts it is the next stop before heaven. Robert duvalls latest directorial effort lacks dramatic sizzle. Could robert duvalls incoherent melodrama wild horses have been salvaged by a skillful editor. A detective opens up a fifteenyearold missing persons case and begins to. Shot by barry markowitzcinematographer of crazy heart and all the pretty horses and allaround specialist in movies where feelings. James franco, robert duvall, and josh hartnett in wild horses photo. Duvall stars in the cowboy crime drama as a texas ranger compelled to reopen a 15year. In robert duvalls latest western, wild horses, he stars as an old rancher who once kicked his son off his property for being gay and now finds himself at the center of a missing person. Robert duvall, james franco, josh hartnett, robert duvall, robert duvall, james franco. Robert duvall shows today correspondent jill rappaport his prized horse.
He was first introduced to horses at his uncles ranch in montana. Sold by westworld and sent from amazon fulfillment. Wild horses is the latest offering from 84 yearold robert duvall, the 2015 film is his second work as auteur. Robert duvall plays a rancher struggling to accept his gay son, played by james franco. Its a story centered on a texas rancher hiding secrets, as a detective opens up a 15yearold missing persons case. Wild horses official trailer 2015 robert duvall, james.
The film was released on june 5, 2015, by entertainment one films. This film tells the story of a texas ranger who opens up a case of a teenage boy who. Duvall s first directorial effort since assassination tango in. Wild horses is a 2015 american western crime film written and directed by robert duvall. Robert duvalls wild horses feels incomplete, unexamined.
Wild horses heres the official track list of the soundtrack of wild horses, the upcoming crime drama movie directed by robert duvall and starring robert duvall, james franco, josh hartnett, luciana duvall, adriana barraza, jim parrack, and joaquin jackson. Sep 28, 2015 the suit says duvall was a member of wild horse productions and its registered agent, and carliner was a member or managing partner or both. Duvalls first directorial effort since assassination tango in 2003, also stars james franco and josh hartnett. Could robert duvall s incoherent melodrama wild horses have been salvaged by a skillful editor. Texas ranger samantha payne luciana duvall reopens a 15 yearold missing persons case, uncovering clues linking a l.
With wild horses, robert duvall returns to the directors chair for the first time since 2002s assassination tango. In his first film as writerdirectorstar since 2002s assassination tango, robert duvall delivers a complex, ambitious genre piece. True grit, seven days in utopia, open range, something to talk about and the iconic lonesome dove are just a few of his horseback roles, but the actors love for the animal began much earlier. Mar 24, 2015 james franco, robert duvall and josh hartnett in wild horses wild horses is a western about an elderly ranchman, played by duvall, whose son comes home years after an incident in which a local boy.
Veteran actor and director robert selden duvall was born on january 5, 1931, in san diego, ca, to. James franco, robert duvall and josh hartnett in wild horses wild horses is a western about an elderly ranchman, played by duvall, whose son comes home years after an incident in which a. Robert duvall talks wild horses and lonesome dove at. Robert duvall jokes it was tough working with wife luciana. Robert duvall returns to directing with the clumsy. Wild horses official trailer 2015 robert duvall, james franco. Mendelsohn and phase 4s president berry meyerowitz met and discussed the film and doing future business together. Texas ranger samantha payne luciana duvall reopens a 15yearold missing persons case, uncovering clues linking a local boys death to wealthy family man, scott briggs robert duvall. He has been nominated for seven academy awards winning for his performance in tender mercies and seven golden globe awards winning four, and has won a bafta, a screen actors guild award, and an emmy award. Mar 27, 2015 robert duvall talks about directing his new film wild horses, why prefers to do just a few takes, his thoughts on the oscars, lonesome dove, and more.
The following is the filmography for actor and director robert duvall. He is most known for his roles in the films to kill a mockingbird 1962, bullitt 1968, true grit 1969, thx 18 1971, the godfather 1972, the godfather part ii 1974, apocalypse now 1979, the natural 1984, colors 1988, days of thunder 1990, newsies 1992, the scarlet letter 1995 something to talk about. A detective opens up a fifteenyearold missing persons case. In the words of critic elaine mancini, duvall was the most technically proficient, the most. In the words of critic elaine mancini, duvall was the most technically proficient, the most versatile, and the most convincing actor on the screen. There isnt even anything wrong with this being a bad.
The first wild horses trailer for the new film from writerdirector robert duvall has been released online. Official facebook page of the film wild horses starring robert duvall, josh hartnett, and james franco. Exclusive interview with robert duvall on wild horses. Misdaad drama film geregisseerd door robert duvall. With robert duvall, james franco, darien willardson, angie cepeda. The film stars robert duvall, james franco, josh hartnett, adriana barraza, jim parrack and luciana duvall. Wild horses 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jun 05, 2015 could robert duvalls incoherent melodrama wild horses have been salvaged by a skillful editor.
Duvall doesnt make things easy on himself, steering a largely nonprofessional cast of actors through the emotional and. Find movie and film cast and crew information for wild horses 2015 robert duvall on allmovie. Wild horses uk trailer, robert duvall, james franco, josh hartnett. The suit says duvall was a member of wild horse productions and its registered agent, and carliner was a member or managing partner or both. Apr, 2012 robert duvall shows today correspondent jill rappaport his prized horse. New york robert duvall is back in the directors saddle with wild horses.
Mar, 2020 robert duvall, in full robert seldon duvall, born january 5, 1931, san diego, california, u. Robert duvall list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Samantha will stop at nothing to discover the truth even if it means risking her own life. The film stars robert duvall, james franco, josh hartnett, adriana. Entertainment one theres a twinge of activism amid the threads of robert duvall s latest directorial effort wild horses. Robert duvall jokes it was tough working with wife. A contemporary western about family secrets and family shame, the film is clumsily assembled, suffering from amateurish performances and a hackneyed screenplay. Robert duvall talks wild horses and lonesome dove at sxsw. Mar 27, 2015 duvall and his wife sat down with me and a couple of other writers to talk about wild horses, his cast, francis ford coppola, his 60year career and so much more. Robert duvall and josh hartnett at an event for wild horses 2015 josh hartnett.
Robert duvall talks about directing his new film wild horses, why prefers to do just a few takes, his thoughts on the oscars, lonesome dove, and more. Robert duvall says it was difficult to direct new movie. Now in his 80s, academy awardwinning actor robert duvall clearly hasnt tired of crusty cowboy roles, having written one more for himself in the multigenerational drama wild horses, which he. July 24, 2015 below you can view the complete wild horses soundtrack list, score album tracklist.
Robert duvall, who also directed, and luciana pedraza in wild horses. The name robert duvall is synonymous with westerns, cowboys, and horses in hollywood. Robert duvalldirected wild horses opens to lawsuit before sxsw debut. Duvall at the 2010 tribeca film festival, february 5, 2010. Duvalls first directorial effort since assassination tango in. The first was assassination tango in 2002 and that film also had his wife luciana pedraza as a member of the cast. Duvall premiered his latest directorial effort, wild horses, at the festival.
California secretary of state records show the company was formed july 7, 2014, and canceled july 16, 2014, according to the suit. The good news is, duvall the filmmaker is well served by duvall the star, and his fine, fiery performance might help lasso a few viewers when wild horses moseys on over to homescreen pastures. Wild horses official trailer 2015 robert duvall, james franco hd. Wild horses soundtrack list movie 2015 tracklist ost list listen to original score and full songs, theme music, film score list, the playlist of all of the songs played in the movie, who sings them, including end credits. Though written and directed by the great robert duvall, wild horses provides a surprisingly poor cinematic experience. Robert duvall, james franco, josh hartnett, robert duvall, robert duvall, rob carliner, michael mendelsohn, robert duvall, michael shell. The film, which he also wrote, stars duvall, james franco, josh hartnett and his wife, luciana duvall and its about a texas ranger who reopens a 15yearold missing persons case. Mar 14, 2014 the name robert duvall is synonymous with westerns, cowboys, and horses in hollywood. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.