Broken Trail
“THEY NEVER MEANT TO BE HEROES.”
Series Overview
The story is about an aging cowboy and his nephew who transport 500 horses from Oregon to Wyoming to sell them to the British Army. Along the way, their simple horse drive is complicated when they rescue five Chinese girls from a slave trader, saving them from a life of prostitution and indentured servitude. Compelled to do the right thing, they take the girls with them as they continue their perilous trek across the frontier, followed by a vicious gang of killers sent by the whorehouse madam who originally paid for the girls. Broken Trail weaves together two historical events: the British buying horses in the American West in the late 19th century and Chinese women being transported from the West Coast to the interior to serve as prostitutes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Jun 25, 2006
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
After leaving Cariboo, Print, Tom and their traveling companions continue on the trail to Wyoming. Meanwhile, Ed Bywaters and his posse are after them to get their hands on the Chinese girls.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Robert Duvall in BROKEN TRAIL | TRAILER | Emmy Award-winning miniseriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-10
Cast & Creators
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Robert Duvall
Prentice Ritter
Thomas Haden Church
Tom Harte
Greta Scacchi
Nola Johns
Chris Mulkey
Big Ears
Rusty Schwimmer
Big Rump Kate
Gwendoline Yeo
Sun Foy 'aka' #3
Valerie Tian
Ging Wa 'aka' #5
Olivia Cheng
Ye Fung 'aka' #4
Jadyn Wong
Ghee Moon 'aka' #1
Donald Fong
Lung Hay
Peter Skagen
Colonial Bartender
Caroline Chan
Mai Ling 'aka' #2
James Russo
Captain Billy Fender
Andrew Tomarin
Loop
David Trimble
Dink Yeatman
Scott Cooper
Gilpin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mansfield, Van Dyke Parks
Lloyd Ahern II
Freeman A. Davies, Phil Norden
Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner, Stanley M. Brooks, Walter Hill, Damian Ganczewski
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hill
Producer
Damian Ganczewski
Producer
Chad Oakes
Producer
David Mansfield
Original Music Composer
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
Phil Norden
Editor
Lloyd Ahern II
Director of Photography
Ken Rempel
Production Design
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Broken Trail about?
The story is about an aging cowboy and his nephew who transport 500 horses from Oregon to Wyoming to sell them to the British Army. Along the way, their simple horse drive is complicated when they rescue five Chinese girls from a slave trader, saving them from a life of prostitution and indentured servitude. Compelled to do the right thing, they take the girls with them as they continue their perilous trek across the frontier, followed by a vicious gang of killers sent by the whorehouse madam who originally paid for the girls. Broken Trail weaves together two historical events: the British buying horses in the American West in the late 19th century and Chinese women being transported from the West Coast to the interior to serve as prostitutes.
How many seasons does Broken Trail have?
Broken Trail comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Broken Trail?
Key cast members in Broken Trail include Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church, Greta Scacchi, Chris Mulkey, Rusty Schwimmer.
Who created or directed Broken Trail?
Broken Trail was developed and directed by Not specified.