"Comanche Moon" (2008) TV mini-series

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

13 January 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Western

Plot Keywords:

TV Mini-Series | Based On Novel

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win

Cast

Troy Baker	...	Pea Eye Parker (3 episodes, 2008)
Elizabeth Banks	...	Maggie (3 episodes, 2008)
Adam Beach	...	Blue Duck (3 episodes, 2008)
Linda Cardellini	...	Clara Forsythe (3 episodes, 2008)
Val Kilmer	...	Inish Scull (3 episodes, 2008)
Melanie Lynskey	...	Pearl Coleman (3 episodes, 2008)
Ryan Merriman	...	Jake Spoon (3 episodes, 2008)
Toby Metcalf	...	Ranger Lee Hitch (3 episodes, 2008)
David Midthunder	...	Famous Shoes (3 episodes, 2008)
James Rebhorn	...	Gov. Elisha Pease (3 episodes, 2008)
Steve Reevis	...	Worm (3 episodes, 2008)
Keith Robinson	...	Joshua Deets (3 episodes, 2008)
Arron Shiver	...	Stove Jones (3 episodes, 2008)
Wes Studi	...	Buffalo Hump (3 episodes, 2008)
Karl Urban	...	Woodrow F. Call (3 episodes, 2008)
Wally Welch	...	Ranger Ikey Ripple (3 episodes, 2008)
Steve Zahn	...	Gus McCrae (3 episodes, 2008)
Scotty Augare	...	Straight Elbow (2 episodes, 2008)
Josh Berry	...	Bob Allen (2 episodes, 2008)
Jack Burning	...	Second Old Comanche (2 episodes, 2008)
Jake Busey	...	Tudwal (2 episodes, 2008)
Brady Coleman	...	Mr. Forsythe (2 episodes, 2008)
Grover Coulson	...	Bingham (2 episodes, 2008)
Bill Flynn	...	Old Ben Mickelson (2 episodes, 2008)
Rachel Griffiths	...	Inez Scull (2 episodes, 2008)
Jonathan Joss	...	Kicking Wolf (2 episodes, 2008)
Geraldine Keams	...	Hema (2 episodes, 2008)
Fredrick Lopez	...	Goyeto (2 episodes, 2008)
Sal Lopez	...	Ahumado (2 episodes, 2008)
Ray McKinnon	...	Bill Coleman (2 episodes, 2008)
Tatanka Means	...	Slipping Weasel (2 episodes, 2008)
Rod Rondeaux	...	SlowTree (2 episodes, 2008)
Savion Rose	...	Felice (2 episodes, 2008)
Kristine Sutherland	...	Elmira Forsythe (2 episodes, 2008)
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman		(2 episodes, 2008)

Runtime:

360 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

New Mexico, USA

Company:

CBS Paramount Network Television

Trivia:

Val Kilmer who lives on a nearby New Mexico ranch agreed to participate in this film secondary to his work with New Mexico's Film Investment Program.

Goofs:

Continuity: Toward the end of the film, Maggie dies in Austin, Texas. However, In "Lonesome Dove", which takes place approximately 16 years later, it is stated, by both Gus and Woodrow, that Maggie died in Lonesome Dove.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Inish Scull: Bible and Sword!

Movie Connections:

References "Lonesome Dove" (1989)

Comanche Moon was worth my time

I was able to watch all 3 episodes but have not read the book so I don't know if this was a faithful adaptation. I expected more action but thought the acting for the most part was pretty solid. Rachel Griffiths was a bit too over the top for me and Karl Urban was too stiff. Steve Zahn though was right on the money. I thought he sounded quite a bit like Robert Duvall and had a lot of the same mannerisms as well. It really made the connection for me that this was Gus in his younger days and it was for me the strongest aspect of the movie. A lot of familiar actors' faces among the Indians and it was different seeing Adam Beach as a pretty low down character. I'm accustomed to seeing him more of a good guy. Not sure I would run out and buy the DVD but it was certainly worth my time.