The Hi-Lo Country
“A woman like Mona can drive men to extremes.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Hi-Lo Country (3/3) 1998Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-21
Top Cast
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Billy Crudup
Pete Calder
Woody Harrelson
Big Boy Matson
Penélope Cruz
Josepha O'Neil
Patricia Arquette
Mona
Cole Hauser
Little Boy Matson
John Diehl
Les Birk
Sam Elliott
Jim Ed Love
Enrique Castillo
Levi Gomez
Jacob Vargas
Delfino Mondragon
Darren E. Burrows
Billy Harte
Robert Knott
Jack Couffer
Craig Carter
Art Logan
Lane Smith
Steve Shaw
James Gammon
Hoover Young
Kate Williamson
Mrs. Young
Katy Jurado
Meesa
Will Cascio
Chickie Cobain
Sandy Baron
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$166K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Walon Green
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- The Hi-Lo Country
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $166K
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title, Cappa/De Fina Productions, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Walon Green, Max Evans
Carter Burwell
Oliver Stapleton
Masahiro Hirakubo
Barbara De Fina, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Martin Scorsese
Department Leadership Roster
Walon Green
Screenplay
Barbara De Fina
Producer
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Stephen Frears
Director
Masahiro Hirakubo
Editor
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Eric Fellner
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Tim Trella
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hi-Lo Country
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What is The Hi-Lo Country about?
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.
Who directed The Hi-Lo Country?
The Hi-Lo Country was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Hi-Lo Country?
The principal cast of The Hi-Lo Country includes Billy Crudup, Woody Harrelson, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Arquette, Cole Hauser.
When was The Hi-Lo Country released and how long is it?
The Hi-Lo Country was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Hi-Lo Country make at the box office?
The Hi-Lo Country grossed $166K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hi-Lo Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hi-Lo Country was composed by Carter Burwell.
Is The Hi-Lo Country based on a book or true story?
The Hi-Lo Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Evans".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hi-Lo Country?
The Hi-Lo Country holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).