A sheep rancher's visit to the big city triggers a mischevious adventure with his teenage computer-whiz grandson.A sheep rancher's visit to the big city triggers a mischevious adventure with his teenage computer-whiz grandson.A sheep rancher's visit to the big city triggers a mischevious adventure with his teenage computer-whiz grandson.
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Adam Logan
- Owen Spratt
- (as Adam Stradlin)
Mike Booth
- Agent Collins
- (as Michael Booth)
T. Mychael Rambo
- Hearse Driver
- (as T. Michael Rambo)
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I've just gotten out of a screening of this film and I have to say, WOW!This one will hopefully be up for some awards.Kris Kristofferson is as always charming, sexy, and wonderful. I loved his comic repartee with newcomer Adam Stradlin. Where did they find this guy, he's great!Stradlin has the intensity of a young Gary oldman and the charisma of Mel Gibson. Everyone shines.Lil' blond Bonnie Borst as the wacky greyhound bus passenger, this girl should have her own sitcom.Peter Fonda tops his performance in "The Limey" and really carries this film. Co-stars Greg Sporleader and Jad mager who I've heard are hardened Shakespeare thespians create believable in-bred hic's, better than Cooter and Roscoe P. Coltrane from "Dukes of Hazzard" I highly recommend it. 10!
Having looked everywhere for information about this film for well over a year, I was shocked when it suddenly popped up on Cable and Satellite last weekend. It was quite different to what I had expected, but nevertheless well worth the wait. If you are looking for a film that will make you laugh and make you cry, but leave you with a nice warm feeling inside, then look no further. The whole cast is excellent, without a weak link and there are fine performances by Peter Fonda, Kris Kristofferson and Keith Carradine. But, not for the first time, Joe Mazzello (Radio Flyer,Jurassic Park,The Cure, Simon Birch) steals the show.As Joe's character, Charles is taken, reluctantly, on the journey of a lifetime, he discovers a whole new world, his roots and himself. We, the viewers, see a hugely talented young actor and the character he portrays growing up before our very eyes. This is one film not to be missed!
I enjoyed this film. It showed how a young city boy grew up and faced life, from being a spoilt brat he turned out to be a man of decisions and courage.The two main men in the film played there parts with feeling and i could belive in them.
I recently had the opportunity to see this film at the FARGO FILM FESTIVAL. As a North Dakotan, I must be proud of any project that promotes North Dakota. WOOLY BOYS definitely does its fair share of "promoting." To be honest, I expected more. For a film that falsely calls itself "North Dakota's first major feature film" I was anticipating a sincere look at Modern North Dakota, or maybe an ernest approach at our history. I did not, however, expect to see yet another film that explores the "golly gee" persona of our elderly and silly folk. (Though these people exist and I love them!)
In regards to FARGO (THE MOVIE), some of the same people that support WOOLY BOYS fame, claim the film (FARGO) makes us look like a bunch of "idiots" and "dorks" and "other such silly names"...In WOOLY BOYS, apparently we are epitomized by Scruffy "Sheep Lovers." That's great.
Meanwhile, Kristofferson gave a hell of a performance. I was in awe. The film had its funny moments and I was impressed with some of the photography. However, the film did not exemplify what it is to live in North Dakota or what it is to be a North Dakotan. Look for this film on USA (CABLE) Saturday afternoons. Because it is good enough to watch in its entirety, if you're a fan of the named actors. (or some silly manure jokes)
In regards to FARGO (THE MOVIE), some of the same people that support WOOLY BOYS fame, claim the film (FARGO) makes us look like a bunch of "idiots" and "dorks" and "other such silly names"...In WOOLY BOYS, apparently we are epitomized by Scruffy "Sheep Lovers." That's great.
Meanwhile, Kristofferson gave a hell of a performance. I was in awe. The film had its funny moments and I was impressed with some of the photography. However, the film did not exemplify what it is to live in North Dakota or what it is to be a North Dakotan. Look for this film on USA (CABLE) Saturday afternoons. Because it is good enough to watch in its entirety, if you're a fan of the named actors. (or some silly manure jokes)
This is one of those heart warming movies about a technologically advanced grandson (Joe Mazzello, "Jurassic Park") and a backwoods sheep farmer grandfather (Peter Fonda). After being disconnected for many years from one another, they get the chance to discover what the other one is all about. A supporting role by Kris Kristofferson makes this movie a must see.
Did you know
- TriviaSheila Schafer ("Lady in Diner"), actual resident of Medora, North Dakota, has one line in Wooly Boys (2001) with Peter Fonda. Sheila has coincidentally stated that her husband, Harold Schafer, who restored Medora in 1964, had one line as an extra in La Conquête de l'Ouest (1962) with Henry Fonda.
- GoofsAll entries contain spoilers
- SoundtracksShipwrecked in the Eighties
Perfomrmed by Kris Kristofferson
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $335,726
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $49,374
- Jan 25, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $335,726
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