Blue Rodeo (film)

Blue Rodeo
GenreDrama
Romance
Based onBlue Rodeo
by Jo-Ann Mapson
Written byPaul Lussier
Directed byPeter Werner
StarringAnn-Margret
Kris Kristofferson
Corbin Allred
Jude Herrera
Jimmy F. Skaggs
Music byLaura Karpman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerPaul A. Lussier
ProducersPeter Werner
Billy Campbell
Sunta Izzicupo
Madeline Peerce
Joan Yee
Production locationsTucson, Arizona
San Rafael Ranch State Park
CinematographyShelly Johnson
EditorMartin Nicholson
Running time120 minutes
Production companiesLakeside Productions
Warner Bros. Television
The Paul Lussier Company
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseOctober 20, 1996 (1996-10-20)

Blue Rodeo is a made for television drama film adapted from the novel of the same name by Jo-Ann Mapson.[1] It first aired on CBS on October 20, 1996. Blue Rodeo was directed by Peter Werner and stars globally recognized artists, Ann-Margret and Kris Kristofferson. [2]

Plot

Margaret Yearwood moves to Blue Dog, New Mexico, to be near her teenage son who has gone deaf from a tragic accident which she feels responsible for. There, she unexpectedly falls in love with a mysterious cowboy and learns - along with her son - how to heal family bonds. [3]

Production

Filming took place in Arizona, U.S.A.

Cast

Actor Role
Ann-Margret Maggie Yearwood
Kris Kristofferson Owen Whister
Corbin Allred Peter Yearwood
Jude Herrera Bonnie Tsotsie
Jimmy F. Skaggs Joe Yazzie
Martha Chavez Lucy Hidalgo
Francisco Madrid Leo Hidalgo
Aubrey Kramer Bonnie's Friend
Melissa Gray Waitress
Sidora Dazi Flamenco Dancer
Adelita Ortiz Bonnie's Friend and Vocalist of the theme song to "Blue Rodeo"
Tracy Ellisor Mr. Yearwood
Chris Howell Karl Ranklin

References

  1. ^ "Jo Ann Mapson". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. 2000. Retrieved August 22, 2024 – via EBSCOhost.
  2. ^ Everett, Todd (October 18, 1996). "Blue Rodeo". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Blue Rodeo". January 1, 1994. Goodreads. Retrieved September 6, 2024


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