Palomino
“Abandoned and confined to a wheelchair... can love heal her heart?”
Synopsis
After the break up of her marriage, photographer Samantha Taylor retreats to the sanctuary of friend Caroline Lord's California ranch. Samantha falls in love with ranch hand Tate Jordan, and they share a deep and passionate love until Tate finds out that Samantha's ex-husband is popular and wealthy news anchor Warren Taylor. Ashamed he leaves the ranch, Samantha is heartbroken. Samantha breaks her back in an accident and is paralysed, and must learn how to walk - and ride - again. Caroline Lord tragically dies but leaves her ranch to Samantha, who turns it into a riding school for paralysed children. Through this enterprise, she begins to heal from the pain of Tate's desertion, the loss of her friend and her own paralysis. Tate returns to the ranch after hearing of Caroline's death and finds Samantha there. Can they both overcome their own demons and learn to love each other again??
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Karol Ann Hoeffner, Danielle Steel
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Palomino
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- NBC Productions, Cramer Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Miller
Karol Ann Hoeffner, Danielle Steel
Dominic Frontiere
Lloyd Ahern II
Michael S. McLean
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Miller
Director
Lloyd Ahern II
Director of Photography
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Michael S. McLean
Editor
James J. Agazzi
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palomino
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What is Palomino about?
After the break up of her marriage, photographer Samantha Taylor retreats to the sanctuary of friend Caroline Lord's California ranch. Samantha falls in love with ranch hand Tate Jordan, and they share a deep and passionate love until Tate finds out that Samantha's ex-husband is popular and wealthy news anchor Warren Taylor. Ashamed he leaves the ranch, Samantha is heartbroken. Samantha breaks her back in an accident and is paralysed, and must learn how to walk - and ride - again. Caroline Lord tragically dies but leaves her ranch to Samantha, who turns it into a riding school for paralysed children. Through this enterprise, she begins to heal from the pain of Tate's desertion, the loss of her friend and her own paralysis. Tate returns to the ranch after hearing of Caroline's death and finds Samantha there. Can they both overcome their own demons and learn to love each other again??
Who directed Palomino?
Palomino was directed by Michael Miller.
Who stars in Palomino?
The principal cast of Palomino includes Lindsay Frost, Lee Horsley, Eva Marie Saint, Rod Taylor, Daniel Davis.
When was Palomino released and how long is it?
Palomino was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Palomino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palomino was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
Is Palomino based on a book or true story?
Palomino is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Danielle Steel".