The Legend of Walks Far Woman
| 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 | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Tony Converse Roger Gimbel |
| Producers | William S. Gilmore Lee Levinson |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editor | David Finfer |
| Production companies | EMI Television Lee Levinson Productions Raquel Welch Productions Roger Gimbel Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | May 30, 1982 |
The Legend of Walks Far Woman is a 1982 American TV film starring Raquel Welch and Bradford Dillman. It aired on NBC.
The film was announced in June 1979[1] and filming took place later that year. 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]
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]
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
Reception
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 rating TV movie of the year.[7]
References
- ^ UPDATE Margulies, Lee. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 03 June 1979: n3.
- ^ a b WGBH Dance and Israel Philharmonic By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 28 May 1982: C26.
- ^ Raquel Welch: 'I Like a Character With Backbone': Raquel Welch: 'I Like a Character With Backbone' By GLENN COLLINS. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 30 May 1982: D1.
- ^ BBC-1 The Guardian (1959-2003) [London (UK)] 23 Aug 1980: 16.
- ^ Today's briefing: Gold Plunkett & Sneed INC. Chicago Tribune (1963-Current file) [Chicago, Ill] 04 May 1982: a16
- ^ "Raquel Welch Portrays Legend of Walks Far Woman", Ocala Star Banner 9 May 1982
- ^ A censor in 'Paradise': Raquel Welch protests CBS's taming of sex scenes in 'Trouble' Sanello, Frank. Chicago Tribune (1963-Current file) [Chicago, Ill] 14 May 1989: F6
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