The Hi-Lo Country(1998)
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The Hi-Lo Country Synopsis
An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart.
The Hi-Lo Country (1998) is a drama, romance and western film directed by Stephen Frears, released on December 30, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Billy Crudup, Woody Harrelson, Penélope Cruz and Patricia Arquette. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- Max Evans, Walon Green
- Producers:
- Tim Bevan, Barbara De Fina, Eric Fellner
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Cappa/De Fina Productions, Gramercy Pictures
- Revenue:
- $166,000
- Status:
- Released
The Hi-Lo Country (1998) Trailer
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The Hi-Lo Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Crudup
as Pete Calder
Woody Harrelson
as Big Boy Matson
Penélope Cruz
as Josepha O'Neil
Patricia Arquette
as Mona
Cole Hauser
as Little Boy Matson
John Diehl
as Les Birk
Sam Elliott
as Jim Ed Love
Enrique Castillo
as Levi Gomez
Jacob Vargas
as Delfino Mondragon
Darren E. Burrows
as Billy Harte
Robert Knott
as Jack Couffer
- Craig Carter
Craig Carter
as Art Logan
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by Max Evans and Walon Green, produced by Tim Bevan, Barbara De Fina and Eric Fellner.
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The Hi-Lo Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 102 ratings.
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The Hi-Lo Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hi-Lo Country online?
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The Hi-Lo Country (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hi-Lo Country?
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The main cast of The Hi-Lo Country (1998) includes Billy Crudup, Woody Harrelson, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Arquette and Cole Hauser. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hi-Lo Country released?
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The Hi-Lo Country was released on December 30, 1998 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Hi-Lo Country worth watching?
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The Hi-Lo Country (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hi-Lo Country?
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Yes. The official The Hi-Lo Country trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.