Lonesome Dove [videorecording]
Motown Productions in association with Pangaea and RHI Entertainment, Inc. ; teleplay by Bill Wittliff ; directed by Simon Wincer ; producer, Robert Halmi, Jr.
- Fullscreen version.
- [Los Angeles, Calif.?] : Santa, Monica, CA : Hallmark Home Entertainment ; Distributed by Artisan Entertainment, [2000]
- 2 videodiscs (ca. 6 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the novel by Larry McMurtry. Videodisc release of the television miniseries originally broadcast February 5-8, 1989 on the CBS Television Network. Filmed in 1988; c1988 by Quintex Entertainment, Inc. Digitally mastered; recorded in 2.0 Dolby Surround. Special features include interviews with Larry McMurtry and Suzanne de Passe, Western historical trivia and game, trailer, cast and crew information, production notes, scene access and interactive menus.
The tale of two former Texas Rangers who leave the South Texas town of Lonesome Dove on an epic 2500-mile cattle drive to the lush ranch country of Montana. From the re-created towns to the vast plains to the expansive cattle drive and heart-stopping stampede, it is an inspiring and enlighting experience, certain to change your views of our American heritage.