Sweetgrass
Synopsis
An unsentimental elegy to the American West, Sweetgrass follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into Montana's breathtaking and often dangerous Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture, revealing a world in which nature and culture, animals and humans, vulnerability and violence are all intimately meshed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Official Sweetgrass Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-17
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$207K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Ilisa Barbash
- Original Title
- Sweetgrass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $207K
- Production Studios
- SEL, Grasshopper Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Ilisa Barbash
Lucien Castaing-Taylor
Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Ilisa Barbash
Ilisa Barbash
Department Leadership Roster
Lucien Castaing-Taylor
Director
Ilisa Barbash
Producer
Lucien Castaing-Taylor
Director of Photography
Lucien Castaing-Taylor
Editor
Ilisa Barbash
Director
Ilisa Barbash
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetgrass
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What is Sweetgrass about?
An unsentimental elegy to the American West, Sweetgrass follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into Montana's breathtaking and often dangerous Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture, revealing a world in which nature and culture, animals and humans, vulnerability and violence are all intimately meshed.
Who directed Sweetgrass?
Sweetgrass was directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Ilisa Barbash.
Who stars in Sweetgrass?
The principal cast of Sweetgrass includes John Ahern, Elaine Allestad, Lawrence Allestad, Pat Connolly, Billy Allestad.
When was Sweetgrass released and how long is it?
Sweetgrass was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Sweetgrass make at the box office?
Sweetgrass grossed $207K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweetgrass?
Sweetgrass holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.