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(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Tony Converse Roger Gimbel |
| Producer(s) |
William S. Gilmore Lee Levinson |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editor(s) | David Finfer |
| Production company(s) |
EMI Television Programs Lee Levinson Productions Raquel Welch Productions Roger Gimbel Productions |
| Distributor | NBC |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | May 30, 1982 (USA) |
The Legend of Walks Far Woman is a 1982 American TV film starring Raquel Welch and Bradford Dillman. It aired on NBC.
Plot
An Indian woman kills her husband after he is violent towards her. She is banished from her tribe.
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
Production
The film was announced in June 1979[1] and filming took place later that year. It was made by Raquel Welch's own production company. 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]
Reception
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] Brandon Tartikoff of NBC cut 25 minutes from the film before it aired.[7]
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 rated TV movie of the year.[8]
References
- ↑ UPDATE Margulies, Lee. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 03 June 1979: n3.
- 1 2 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
- ↑ http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1987-10-12/features/8703190658_1_american-films-welch-disease
- ↑ 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