Monte Walsh

aussie · Post by **aussie** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:37 am

Just watched Monte Walsh on DVD starring Lee Marvin and Jack Palance. What a great movie. I have the Tom Selleck version and have watched it many times. Both versions have their merit and I really couldn't choose between them. If you haven't seen the Lee Marvin version, I would certainly recommend doing so.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:13 am

I remember watching the one with Lee Marvin in the movie theatre years ago. Pitchy bought the Lee Marvin version online not long ago.
I agree, they're both good.

wvfarrier · Post by **wvfarrier** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:08 am

Well stuff. I didn't even know there was another version besides the Tom Selleck one. Guess I need to buy it.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:36 am

wvfarrier wrote:Well stuff. I didn't even know there was another version besides the Tom Selleck one. Guess I need to buy it.

me either -- havent bought dvd's in a while because of netflix streaming, but that may be one that needs to go in the collection

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:39 am

Both versions have their points. The latest version is probably the better, IMO, but the Lee Marvin original is, well... original.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:17 pm

i like them both!

Newtmaker · Post by **Newtmaker** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 5:14 pm

The thing I liked most about the original is Mama Cass singing the "Times will get better..." song. Unfortunately, they never did

Walt

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:22 pm

Funny you should post this just as I was watching this film for the 1st time (Tom Selleck version). A surprisingly good Western! I didn't know of the earlier one either. I'll have to get that one too. -Tutt

JayF in AZ · Post by **JayF in AZ** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:25 pm

I found it at Wally World today in a two pack with Rio Lobo. I already had Selleck's version. Well worth getting the original too, thanks for starting the thread!

JimT · Post by **JimT** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:02 am

For me the bucking scene through the town was better in Lee Marvin's version. Of course, I grew up on Lee Marvin and am an opinionated old fanny burp!

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:36 am

Well, you MAY BE!!! But darn nice to see you here!!!!!! LOL So sorry I missed you in MO years ago. I tried, but was meant to spend my time with Grandma Tuttle instead in KS. Last time I saw her alive. But sure wish I could have met with you before you left the good ol' USA. That being said, you seem very happy where you are at. I could not wish better for you. I hope you will continue to occasionally post here Jim T. -Tutt

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:33 pm

I just finished watching the "Selleck" version of this movie. I've been watching it in increments for a few days now.

This is one of the finest Westerns I have ever, ever seen. I'm going to recommend this to all my friends. I also think I'm going to change my signature line to a line from this film. It's that good.

-Tutt

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:35 am

I don't think Tom ever made a bad show.....

"Rudy, you can't have no idea how little I care."

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:41 am

BlaineG wrote:I don't think Tom ever made a bad show.....

"Rudy, you can't have no idea how little I care."

I respectfully disagree. "An Innocent Man"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097579/?re ... lmg_act_36

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:43 am

vancelw wrote:
BlaineG wrote:I don't think Tom ever made a bad show.....

"Rudy, you can't have no idea how little I care."
I respectfully disagree. "An Innocent Man"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097579/?re ... lmg_act_36

His part was great....everybody else sucked, though

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:46 am

Anybody can hit a home run with an easy pitch like that....

....wait...he was the catcher.

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:17 am

Both Monte Walsh movies were excellent, and I agree with JimT that the bucking horse scene was better in the Lee Marvin version.

For a better perspective on Monte Walsh, get the book or an audiobook. The story is much longer and different in the book, starting with Monte as a very young lad, and ending in a very heroic...., well I'll not give it away. You really need to read it or at least listen to an audiobook!

SHASTA

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