Monte Walsh_
"Monte Walsh is what the West was all 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.
Starring
Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Palance
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Monte Walsh was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
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...
Monte Walsh is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (20)
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
Charles Tyner
Doctor
Jack Colvin
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BOX OFFICE
$5.0M
Budget
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (60 votes)
Budget
$5,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Monte Walsh?
Monte Walsh has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Monte Walsh?
The cast of Monte Walsh includes Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Palance, Mitchell Ryan, Jim Davis.
What is the rating of Monte Walsh?
Monte Walsh has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 60 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Western