The High Country
Synopsis
A sensitive portrait of love, uniting two disillusioned misfits running away from the societies that are trying to tame them.
Top Cast
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Timothy Bottoms
Jim
Linda Purl
Kathy
George Sims
Larry
Bill Berry
Carter
Walter Mills
Clem
Paul Cœur
Squeaky
Jon C. Andersen
Film Director
Grant Lowe
Frank Wilson
Marsha Stonehouse
Mary Wilson
Jack Ackroyd
Officer 'Randy'
Murray Ord
Officer 'Duke'
Richard E. Butler
Herbie
Bob Snape
Family Man
Norman Edge
Rancher
Harold Baldridge
Harry
Truman Hoszouski
Bartender
John Duthie
Billy
Gilles Levesque
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Bud Townsend
- Original Score
- Eric Robertson
- Original Title
- The High Country
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Gene Slott Productions, Filmcorp Entertainment Finances
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Hart
Bud Townsend
Eric Robertson
Robert Ryan
Ron Wisman
Bruce Mallen, Gene Slott
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Hart
Director
Eric Robertson
Original Music Composer
Robert Ryan
Director of Photography
Bud Townsend
Writer
Bruce Mallen
Producer
Ron Wisman
Editor
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The High Country about?
A sensitive portrait of love, uniting two disillusioned misfits running away from the societies that are trying to tame them.
Who directed The High Country?
The High Country was directed by Harvey Hart.
Who stars in The High Country?
The principal cast of The High Country includes Timothy Bottoms, Linda Purl, George Sims, Bill Berry, Walter Mills.
When was The High Country released and how long is it?
The High Country was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The High Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The High Country was composed by Eric Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The High Country?
The High Country holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).