Blue Rodeo (film)

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Blue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo poster.jpg
GenreDrama
Romance
Based on Blue Rodeo
by Jo-Ann Mapson
Written by Paul Lussier
Directed by Peter Werner
Starring Ann-Margret
Kris Kristofferson
Corbin Allred
Jude Herrera
Jimmy F. Skaggs
Music by Laura Karpman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producer Paul A. Lussier
Producers Peter Werner
Billy Campbell
Sunta Izzicupo
Madeline Peerce
Joan Yee
Production locations Tucson, Arizona
San Rafael Ranch State Park
Cinematography Shelly Johnson
Editor Martin Nicholson
Running time120 minutes
Production companies Lakeside Productions
Warner Bros. Television
The Paul Lussier Company
Original release
Network CBS
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]

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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

ActorRole
Ann-Margret Maggie Yearwood
Kris Kristofferson Owen Whister
Corbin Allred Peter Yearwood
Jude Herrera Bonnie Tsotsie
Jimmy F. Skaggs Joe Yazzie
Martha ChavezLucy Hidalgo
Francisco MadridLeo Hidalgo
Aubrey KramerBonnie's Friend
Melissa Gray Waitress
Sidora DaziFlamenco Dancer
Adelita Ortiz Bonnie's Friend and Vocalist of the theme song to "Blue Rodeo"
Tracy EllisorMr. Yearwood
Chris HowellKarl 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