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Brokeback Mountain (2005)

15 134 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   16 December 2005 (USA)
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The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

Annie Proulx (short story), Larry McMurtry (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Heath Ledger ...
Jake Gyllenhaal ...
Randy Quaid ...
Valerie Planche Valerie Planche ...
Waitress
David Trimble David Trimble ...
Basque
Victor Reyes Victor Reyes ...
Chilean Sheepherder #1
Lachlan Mackintosh Lachlan Mackintosh ...
Chilean Sheepherder #2
Michelle Williams ...
Larry Reese Larry Reese ...
Jolly Minister
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Timmy
Tom Carey ...
Rodeo Clown
Dan McDougall ...
Bartender #1
Don Bland Don Bland ...
Biker #1
Steven Cree Molison ...
Biker #2
Anne Hathaway ...
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Storyline

A raw, powerful story of two young men, a Wyoming ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who meet in the summer of 1963 sheepherding in the harsh, high grasslands of contemporary Wyoming and form an unorthodox yet life-long bond--by turns ecstatic, bitter and conflicted. Written by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Ranch Hand | Wyoming | Mountain | Summer | Cowboy  | See more »

Taglines:

Love Is A Force Of Nature

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, nudity, language and some violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Souvenirs de Brokeback Mountain See more »

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$547,425 (USA) (11 December 2005) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$83,025,853 (USA) (16 April 2006)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller pulled the film from his Jordan Commons entertainment complex in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, despite heavily advertising the film. He reneged on his obligations to show it two hours before the first scheduled showing when he learned of the homosexual content, claiming that the film represented a danger to family values. Focus Features threatened to sue and announced that they would no longer do business with Miller. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Ennis tells Alma that he and Jack are going fishing, he hands Alma Jr. to her. While in her mother's arms, Junior's pajama top hikes up and you can see her microphone cord. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Joe Aguirre: You pair of deuces lookin' for work, I suggest you get your scrawny asses in here pronto.
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Connections

Referenced in "Newswipe: Episode #1.4" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Cowboy's Lament"
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