Open Range

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	Robert Duvall	Boss Spearman
	Kevin Costner	Charley Waite
	Annette Bening	Sue Barlow
	Michael Gambon	Denton Baxter
	Michael Jeter	Percy
	Diego Luna	Button
	James Russo	Sheriff Poole
	Abraham Benrubi	Mose
	Dean McDermott	Doc Barlow
	Kim Coates	Butler
	Herb Kohler	Cafe Man
	Peter MacNeill	Mack
	Cliff Saunders	Ralph
	Patricia Stutz	Ralph's Wife
	Julian Richings	Wylie
	Ian Tracey	Tom
	Rod Wilson	Gus
	Diego Diablo Del Mar	Ballester
	Patricia Benedict	Cafe Woman
	Tim Koetting	Bartender Bill
	Tom Carey	Ray
	Kurtis Sanheim	Cory
	Billy Morton	Junior
	Alex Zahara	Chet
	Chad Camilleri	Ace

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Director	Kevin Costner
Writer	Lauran Paine, Craig Storper
Producer	Armyan Bernstein, Kevin Costner, Jake Eberts, Craig Storper, David Valdes
Musician	Michael Kamen
Photography	James Muro

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Story Synopsis:
In "Open Range," Kevin Costner is Charley Waite, a proud cowboy who, with his companions Boss Spearman (Duvall), Button (Luna), and Mose Harrison (Benrubi) free graze their cattle across the vast prairies of the West. The men share a friendship forged by a steadfast code of honor and by living a life unencumbered by civilization. When their wayward herd forces them near the small town of Harmonville, the cowboys encounter a corrupt sheriff (Russo) and tyrannical kingpin rancher Denton Baxter (Gambon). But life takes an unexpected turn for loner Charley when he meets the spirited Sue Barlow (Bening), a woman who embraces both his heart and his soul. Boss and Charley, however, find themselves swept into a violent showdown with Baxter and his gang. As they defend themselves and their freedoms in a monumental gun battle, these proud cowboys are also forced to confront and conquer their own internal demons. Based on the novel "The Open Range" by Lauran Paine.

DVD Picture:
Transferred from the film’s original negative, the anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD picture has a very natural appearance that is perfectly complementary to the storytelling out on the open range. While the picture can appear slightly soft at times, details are often quite impressive. Colors are well balanced with an organic appearance, very natural with the colors that adorn the open prairie, with lots of natural light. Contrast and shadow delineation are accurately rendered, though some scenes can be very dark. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended for optimal visual information. At times, there is some minor smearing noticed and a few scenes appear somewhat blurry. Edge enhancement is infrequently apparent, but is not terribly distracting. Pixelization is also limited. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The audio presentation of both the DTS® Digital Surround™ and Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel versions exhibit impressive fidelity with a spatial dimensionality that accurately recreates the open, airy, and vast landscape that’s depicted in the movie. There’s a consistent sense of a wide and engaging soundfield throughout. The surround channels are significantly prominent in activity, especially during scenes that include inclement weather. When it rains in Open Range, and it seems to rain a lot, the sound of down-pouring rain, in addition to numerous powerful claps of thunder, helps you to experience the film instead of just watching it. Dialogue is natural in tonality and spatial integration, as well. Not only does the DTS version sound a little more open and impactful than the Dolby Digital version, but the DTS encoded soundtrack feels more “alive” as well. I also felt a bit more immersed in the wide-open audio landscape when I listened to the DTS version than I did when listening to the Dolby Digital version. (Jeffrey Kern)

This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
Superb Cinematography

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