The Legend of Walks Far Woman is a 1982 American television film starring Raquel Welch and Bradford Dillman. It aired on NBC.
| The Legend of Walks Far Woman | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Western |
| Written by | Evan Hunter Colin Stuart (novel) |
| Directed by | Mel Damski |
| Starring | Raquel Welch Bradford Dillman |
| Music by | Paul Chihara |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Tony Converse Roger Gimbel |
| Producers | William S. Gilmore Lee Levinson |
| Production locations | Billings, Montana Hardin, Montana Red Lodge, Montana |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editor | David Finfer |
| Running time | 1hr, 51min |
| Production companies | EMI Television Programs Lee Levinson Productions Raquel Welch Productions Roger Gimbel Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | May 30, 1982 |
Plot
An Indian woman kills her husband after he is violent towards her. She is banished from her tribe.
Cast
- Raquel Welch as Walks Far Woman
- Bradford Dillman as Singer
- George Clutesi as Old Grandfather
- Nick Mancuso as Horses Ghost
- Eloy Casados
- Frank Salsedo as Many Scalps
- Hortensia Colorado as Red Hoop Woman
- Nick Ramus as Left Hand Bull
- Alex Kubik as Elk Hollering
- Branscombe Richmond as Big Lake
Production
The film was announced in June 1979[1] and filming took place later that year. It was made by Raquel Welch's own production company. There were reportedly a number of clashes involving Raquel Welch and the director on set.[2]
Welch admitted the role represented "a change of pace" for her.[3]
Reception
The film aired in the UK in 1980.[4] It was not screened in the US until 1982 because some NBC executives thought it was "a disaster".[5][6] Brandon Tartikoff of NBC cut 25 minutes from the film before it aired.[7]
The New York Times said "there is nothing dreadfully wrong with Miss Welch's performance... it's just that the entire story is boring."[2]
It was the highest-rated TV movie of the year.[8]
