Monte Walsh
“Monte Walsh is what the West was all about.”
Synopsis
Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for. Eventually, they all must say goodbye to the lives they knew, and try to make a new start.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Monte Walsh ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Lee Marvin
Monte Walsh
Jeanne Moreau
Martine Bernard
Jack Palance
Chet Rollins
Mitchell Ryan
Shorty Austin
Jim Davis
Cal Brennan
G.D. Spradlin
Hal Henderson
John Hudkins
Sonny Jacobs
Raymond Guth
Sunfish Perkins
John McKee
Petey Williams
Michael Conrad
Dally Johnson
Tom Heaton
Sugar Wyman
Ted Gehring
Skimpy Eagans
Bo Hopkins
Jumpin' Joe Joslin
John McLiam
Fightin' Joe Hooker
Allyn Ann McLerie
Mary Eagle
Matt Clark
Rufus Brady
Billy Green Bush
Powder Kent
Eric Christmas
Col. Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Fraker
- Screenplay & Story
- Lukas Heller, David Zelag Goodman
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Monte Walsh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Fraker
Lukas Heller, David Zelag Goodman, Jack Schaefer
John Barry
David M. Walsh
Richard K. Brockway, Ray Daniels, Gene Fowler Jr.
Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Fraker
Director
Bobby Roberts
Producer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Richard K. Brockway
Editor
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Hal Landers
Producer
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Ray Daniels
Editor
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Robert L. Wolfe
Editor
Lukas Heller
Screenplay
David Zelag Goodman
Screenplay
Albert Brenner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Monte Walsh.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Monte Walsh.
ALLL MOVIESSS
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
Westerns
Cult Classics
Every film on Wikipedia's List of cult films.
Missing Mine
Top 100 Western Movies (English)
Similar Titles to Monte Walsh
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
5.3
7.1
5.5
6.3
6.7
4.6
6.6
6.6
6.8
7.5
6.5
6.5
5.2
4.9
4.9
6.4
More Like Monte Walsh
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Monte Walsh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monte Walsh about?
Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for. Eventually, they all must say goodbye to the lives they knew, and try to make a new start.
Who directed Monte Walsh?
Monte Walsh was directed by William A. Fraker.
Who stars in Monte Walsh?
The principal cast of Monte Walsh includes Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Palance, Mitchell Ryan, Jim Davis.
When was Monte Walsh released and how long is it?
Monte Walsh was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Monte Walsh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monte Walsh was composed by John Barry.
Is Monte Walsh based on a book or true story?
Monte Walsh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Schaefer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monte Walsh?
Monte Walsh holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).