Lamours western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. Louis lamour author our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. In 1876 wyoming the gun is the only law, and for duncan and susanna mckaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman con vallian sam. He knew about the exhausting terrain, and he was expecting the punishing elements. From the book by famed western author louis lamour, the quick and the dead is a rousing adventure. There the cowboy played by john wayne in the movie has many of the virtues of vallian but. When duncan mckaskel decided to move his family west, he knew he would face dangers, and he was prepared for them.
And for duncan and susanna mckaskel tom conti and kate capshaw, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman con vallian sam elliott is the only hope. The quick and the dead, a 1987 television movie directed by robert day, based on louis lamours 1973 novel. I am not just saying this because i absolutely love western novels and western everything but in the end, this is just a good book that has a lot of drama that no one expects, and the ending made me crazy. Nevertheless, like all of l amour s books, it is a great story and certainly worthy of reading. The quick and the dead dvd, 2003 louis lamour pretty good old western movie about a pennsylvania school teacher and his family heading west to the big horn mountains in the 1870s. The quick and the dead by louis lamour overdrive rakuten. All international orders are shipped via priority mail. Be the first to ask a question about the quick and the dead. Listen to quick and the dead audiobook by louis lamour. The quick and the dead reads like youre watching a clint eastwood western. The title of the quick and the dead is great but it probably would have been more appropriate in some of louis l amour s other books. A mysterious stranger rides into a homesteading familys life when they are attacked by a ruthless gang. A mysterious lone rider happens upon them and helps them escape and tackle the dangers that come. They are moving out to west, to a land where there are no laws and plenty.
The quick and the dead is a 1987 television film based on the 1973 novel by louis l amour, directed by robert day and starring sam elliott, tom conti, kate capshaw, kenny morrison and matt clark. Elliotts character helps and teaches them as they go along. He had to be, in the beginning, since they didnt pay much per story. Although he wrote even short stories and scaled genres such as science fiction and historical fiction, louis lamour s best sellers were. The film stars sam elliott as con vallian, a cowboy who befriends a young family traveling west and proceeds to help them fend off bandits who threaten their lives. Top 10 books by louis lamour best book recommendations. The book moves a little slow but keeps the reader primed with periodic twists in the plot. From the book by famed western author louis l amour, the quick and the dead is a rousing adventure. Then he stopped for a cup of coffee at a strangers campfire and found. The film is very well made, looks great and is based off a book by louis lamour. Louis lamour books list of books by author louis lamour. Con vallian knew the best way to stay out of trouble was to mind his own business.
This madeforcable adaptation of the louis lamour novel is a lean, taut pioneer adventure set in the wilderness of the northern midwest. Upgrade to air mail shipping get your order faster. You can picture the same actor playing tell in sackett and con in the quick and the dead. Picked this book up on a whim when taking advantage of amazons amazing 4for the priceof3 deal on louis l amour novels. The devil, and a winchester richard harrison full length western movie. The quick and the dead dvd, 2003 for sale online ebay. In 1876 wyoming the gun is the only law, and for duncan and susanna mckaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged. The quick and the dead by louis lamour, paperback barnes. The quick and the dead by louis lamour librarything. Based on a novel by louis lamour, this madeforhbo western stars sam elliott. Louis lamour was born on march 22, 1908 in jamestown, north dakota, usa as louis dearborn lamoore. Among the more successful adaptations are those made for television by tnt, frequently starring sam elliott andor tom selleck.
The quick and the dead is a 1987 television western film based on the 1973 louis l amour novel of the same name. The quick and the dead is a rousing adventure in the tradition of alltime greats like shane and pale rider. Louis l amour was born on march 22, 1908 in jamestown, north dakota, usa as louis dearborn lamoore. I liked the story line, the characters though were something too much new for me, yet they were likable. We found this one on youtube where it has been for over a year. Here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. Buy or rent louis lamours the quick and the dead movie. Having just reread sackett, i picked up this novel. Louis l amour s the quick and the dead motion picture quick and the dead.
The quick and the dead 1987, not to be confused with sam raimis 1995 movie of the same name with sharon stone, which has no relation to the lamour book, conagher 1991 and crossfire trail 2001. The quick and the dead, a 1995 western directed by sam raimi, starring sharon stone as a. However, one has to search for louis lamours the quick and the dead or you end up with the hackman movie. Aug 09, 2019 from the book by famed western author louis l amour, the quick and the dead is a rousing adventure. The quick and the dead is a 1987 television film based on the 1973 novel by louis lamour, directed by robert day and starring sam elliott, tom conti, kate capshaw, kenny morrison and matt clark. The story of a mysterious stranger who helps a tenderfoot family survive in the unforgiving midwest, the quick and the dead has the action rolling from page two. Simply being prolific, however, does not a bestselling author make. He was a writer, known for hondo 1953, east of sumatra 1953 and taggart 1964. Buy a cheap copy of the quick and the dead book by louis l amour. Lamours style of writing is exceptional and his ability to spin a yarn is enviable.
There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print around the. The majority of his work was western novels which he referred to as frontier novels, although he had some science fiction and historical fiction books in there as well. Nov 21, 2018 the quick and the dead by louis lamour. Buy a cheap copy of the quick and the dead book by louis lamour. The quick and the dead has been ranked 46 times, wins 48. Based on a novel by louis lamour, this madeforhbo western stars sam elliott, an enigmatic gunslinger who comes to the aid of a family traveling through the wilderness. Louis l amour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. Louis lamour, the quick and the dead 1973 buddies in the saddle. Quick and the dead, the 1987 internet movie firearms. The books are so much better than the movies, or miniseries, although the. Strong, gruff, but someone to ride across the country with when there is no law to protect you. A quick and easy read, one of my favorite books from louis lamour. It shares the tried and true ingredients of those sagebrush sagas.
How many louis lamour books have been made into movies and. Louis lamours the quick and the dead dvd video, 2003. Women with common sense who knew how to get things done. Louis lamour filmography the following is an incomplete and unsubstantiated list of louis lamours work in film and television. Sam elliott in the quick and the dead 1987 kate capshaw in the quick and the dead 1987 patrick. Duncan mckaskel has a beautiful wife, susanna and a 12 year old son, tom. Louis lamour s popular novels were what he called his frontier stories, which were characteristic for being about the american frontier, or what you may call the wild west. The quick and the dead leather bound published may 1982 by bantam books, inc. And for duncan and susanna mckaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman con vallian sam.
All this rapidly led to louis lamour becoming one of the most highly regarded novelists within his field, with both commercial and critical success achieved during his time. Oct 27, 1973 the quick and the dead by louis l amour is such a good book. Keep up to date on louis lamour news, new book releases, articles and much more. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Based on a novel by louis l amour, this madeforhbo western stars sam elliott, an enigmatic gunslinger who comes to the aid of a family traveling through the wilderness. The quick and the dead, a 1995 western directed by sam raimi, starring sharon stone as a female gunfighter. Louis lamours the quick and the dead vhs tape, 1990. Louis lamours stars sam elliott in a tale of some folks from pennsylvania going west and encountering a band of outlaws. Maybe because i know hes played by sam elliotswoon in the movie. Nevertheless, like all of lamours books, it is a great story and certainly worthy of reading. The louis l amour collection, leather bound, 149 pages.
Forced to leave their wagon train following an outbreak of cholera, the mckaskel family, duncan, kate, and their ten year old son tom, are traveling all alone. In peerless fiction spanning five decades and as many continents, louis lamour has proven himself the preeminent storyteller of the american experience. With sam elliott, tom conti, kate capshaw, kenny morrison. Louis lamours the quick and the dead dvd video, 2010. Born in north dakota, louis dearborn lamour was an american novelist. The plot of the film bears a strong resemblance to shane. Con, a tough product of the old west, drifts into a wayside town, following a halfbreed who has just joined up with a nefarious group of killers and thieves. Whether set aboard a ship trapped in enemy seas or amidst a showdown in the deserts of death. Based on the louis lamour novel the quick and the dead directed by. Louis lamours 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own.
Nevada smith 1966 full western movie steve mcqueen. Sacketts land the first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974. Kate capshaw is beautiful must hunt up a few more of her films. The quick and the dead movie stars kate capshaw, tom conti. The louis lamour collection, leather bound, 149 pages. Louis lamour 19081988 was an american novelist, or as he would say, an american storyteller. Both men and women will like this western story as, most of louis lamour stories, although about tough men, always had women in them and they were strong women. Movies to help pass the time page 4 oklahoma shooters. The quick and the dead, a documentary about grand prix racing, narrated by stacy keach.
The following is all we know so we cant answer any questions about these productions. The dvd video of the quick and the dead by louis lamour. Our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by. A mysterious stranger befriends and protects a settler and his wife in 1876 wyoming. Our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. Duncan mckaskel is moving his family west when they come across some bad guys.
It shares triedandtrue ingredients of those sagebrush sagas. Dec 03, 2005 here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. The quick and the dead is a 1987 television film based on the 1973 novel by louis lamour, directed by robert day and starring sam elliott, tom conti, kate. Louis lamour s the quick and the dead from 1987 starring sam elliott. Jul 07, 2014 among the more successful adaptations are those made for television by tnt, frequently starring sam elliott andor tom selleck. The title of the quick and the dead is great but it probably would have been more appropriate in some of louis lamours other books. Perfect for a cozy saturday nite date for a couple or as a wonderful weekend movie for. In this exciting movie, a mysterious stranger befriends and protects a settler and his wife in 1876 wyoming. The quick and the dead movie stars kate capshaw, tom conti, sam elliott and more as they take on fights and love. It shares tried and true ingredients of those sagebrush sagas. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print more about louis lamour. And for duncan and susanna mckaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman con vallian sam elliott is the only hope. No, this movie has nothing to do with that other the. The sacketts behindthescenes of louis lamours classic.
The quick and the dead, the 1987 hboproduced western based on louis lamour s novel of the same title. Quick and the dead, the novel the official louis lamour. Enjoy the action and nostalgia of the old west with louis lamours the quick and the dead dvd. Filmed as the hbo television movie the quick and the dead in 1987 starring sam elliott, kate capshaw and tom. The quick and the dead by louis lamour is such a good book.
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