# Monte Walsh (2003)

> A seasoned cowhand and his closest friend struggle to find dignity, love, and purpose as the Old West’s working life disappears beneath them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23345

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: Simon Wincer
- Cast: Tom Selleck, Isabella Rossellini, Keith Carradine, George Eads, Robert Carradine, Barry Corbin, James Gammon, Rex Linn
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329390/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, unsentimental, quiet evening, classic western marathon

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