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All the Pretty Horses

All the Pretty Horses

Some passions can never be tamed.

20005.71h 57m

Overview

The year is 1949. A young Texan named John Grady finds himself without a home after his mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. Lured south of the border by the romance of cowboy life and the promise of a fresh start, Cole and his pal embark on an adventure that will test their resilience, define their maturity, and change their lives forever.

Directed by Billy Bob Thornton
Written by Ted Tally, Cormac McCarthy
Produced by Robert Salerno, Billy Bob Thornton
Box OfficeBudget: $57.0MRevenue: $18.1M

Top Cast

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

John Grady

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Rawlins

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Blevins

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Alejandra

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Rocha

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

Cole

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Captain

A

Angelina Torres

Luisa

J

J.D. Young

Grandfather

Laura Poe

Laura Poe

Mother

Themes & Keywords

prisonerfalsely accusedbeatingcorpsecautery

About All the Pretty Horses

All the Pretty Horses is a drama, romance, western film released in 2000 exploring themes of prisoner, falsely accused, beating, corpse, cautery. Directed by Billy Bob Thornton, it stars Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Lucas Black. The year is 1949. A young Texan named John Grady finds himself without a home after his mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. Lured south of the border by the romance of cowboy life and the promise of a fresh start, Cole and his pal embark on an adventure that will test their resilience, define their maturity, and change their lives forever.

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