Gone to texas film gone to texas is a 1986 american madefortelevision biographical film originally titled houston. With his bushy mustache and a voice as deep as the grand canyon, sam elliott is a hollywood star like no other. See details gone to texas vhs sam elliott 1829 cherokee indians. Sam elliott married fellow actress, and costar, katharine ross in 1984.
From personal heartbreak to the epic fight for liberation, the glory of the old west is captured in this grand life story of sam houston, the man whose bravery and vision led to the creation of texas. The film has also been shown with the title houston. The couple has been working together on their happy marriage. The original title of gone to texas was, sam houston. Apr 15, 2020 sam elliott made his film debut by appearing in a film in 1969. The truth about sam elliotts love, life, and career. In fact, both ross and elliott starred in butch cassidy and the sundance kid but somehow never met on set. Sam and his wife live on a beautiful ranch in malibu. Sam elliott biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. After resigning as tennessee governor amid scandal and disgrace, houston lived among the cherokee before learning that war was inevitable for texas to become an independent s. Cast and crew credits for gone to texas, 1986, directed by peter levin, with sam elliott, michael beck, james stephens, at turner classic movies. Sam elliott is texas revolutionary sam houston in this sweeping epic of warring nations, patriotic pride, and the adventure and danger of the untamed. He then went on to appear in many films like frogs, lifeguard, the shadow riders, mask, gone to texas, fatal beauty, shakedown, tombstone, gettysburg, and the big lebowski.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Sam elliott stars as the legendary, largerthanlife frontiersman and statesman, sam houston in this historical drama. May 01, 2020 sam elliott was born on august 9, 1944, in sacramento, california, the usa as samuel pack elliott to a mother who was a physical training instructor and a father who worked for the department of the interior. He came to prominence for his portrayal of gruff cowboy characters in various western films and series, making early minor appearances in the way west 1967 and butch cassidy and the sundance kid 1969. In 1984, he married a fellow actress, katharine ross with whom he shares a daughter who became a musician. Elliott embodied the character of the active texan true patriot and the fighter for freedom of the native land. The phrase was often written on the doors of abandoned houses or posted as a sign on fences. Jun 06, 2017 first off, sam elliotts voice is all too real.
This is the extremely overlong story of sam houston and what he meant to the republic of texas. The legend of texas aka gone to texas 3 stars this is the extremely overlong story of sam houston and what he meant to the. Sam elliott is known for his frequent appearances on screen playing cowboys and ranchers owing to his mannerism and physique, and a deep voice. With sam elliott, claudia christian, devon ericson, michael c. Sam elliott aint a fan of trump, but thinks we need to come. Select the best result to find their address, phone. Gone to texas 1986 en, texan revolution 18351836 add comments.
Also starring claudia christian, john quade, and donald moffat. Gone to texas is a 1986 american madefortelevision biographical film originally titled houston. Gone to texas sam elliott is texas revolutionary sam houston in this sweeping epic of warring nations, patriotic pride, and the adventure and danger of the untamed west. He was at the forefront of the battle with mexico to claim the territory that would become the great state of texas. Sam elliott aint a fan of trump, but thinks we need to. Twotime, president of texas, governor and senator, this is the colorful, adventurous and bold story of sam houston, the largerthanlife frontiersman and statesman who shaped american history and the very birth of the lone star state. Sam elliott photo, biography, age, height, personal life. Leaving tennessee, houston goes to live with the cherokee, and starts a relationship with chief jollys ned romero cousin diana rogers devon. But for all the appearances hes made on the big screen, hes surprisingly tightlipped about his personal journey. The ranch beau roosevelt bennett 81 episodes 20162016 mission. Sam elliott, claudia christian, devon ericson, michael c. The legend of texas tv movie 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It stars sam elliott in the title role, and is a biopic of sam houstons years as governor of tennessee through his involvement in the texas revolution.
Although his future wife, katharine ross costarred in the film, the two did not meet until they filmed the legacy 1978 together. Elliott at the 2018 toronto international film festival the filmography of american actor sam elliott includes nearly 100 credits in both film and television. In 1986 he performed in the television movie gone to texas based on the biography of the politician and leader of the texas revolution called sam houston. Gwynne, donald moffat, john quade, ned romero, william russ, john p. Im a big sam elliott fan and really enjoyed seeing this rare movie. We found 12 records for sam elliott in arlington, san antonio and 22 other cities in texas. After resigning as tennessee governor amid scandal and disgrace, houston lived among the cherokee before learning that war was inevitable for texas to become an independent state. Tall, thin, wiry sam elliott is the classic picture of the american cowboy. Gone to texas gives a little more background of who sam houston was and his role in claiming texas as an independent state. Sam elliott was born on august 9, 1944, in sacramento, california, the usa as samuel pack elliott to a mother who was a physical training instructor and a father who worked for the department of the interior. Gone to texas is a madefortelevision biography of sam houston sam elliott, the western hero and former tennessee governor who fought for. Hes basically been this kind of brilliant, gruff guy onscreen. Told with respect for the mexican view, gone to texas does more than hint president jacksons resolve to get texas one way or another and his tasking of sam houston to the project to relieve both whites and indians in the american east of coping with sam.
It was a few years later when elliott starred in the film, the legacy that he met katharine and the pair immediately hit it off. He migrated along with his family to portland, oregon during his teenage years. You watch him in a western, and you totally believe he is that guy. Sam elliott is texas revolutionary sam houston in this sweeping epic of warring nations, patriotic pride, and the adventure and danger of the untamed west. Gone to texas western biodrama 1986 sam elliott 720p. Sam elliott finally opens up about his struggles in hollywood. The big lebowski 1998 brigadier general john buford. In his role, he comes with an additional advantage of his resonant and deep voice which contributes to his acting. Sam elliott, claudia christian, devon ericson, ned romero, william russ, john p. Sam elliott is a renowned and popular american actor who has been majorly known for the roles he plays in general ross in hulk in the year 2003 and the caretaker in ghost rider for the year 2007.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. He came to prominence for his portrayal of gruff cowboy characters in various western films and series, making early minor appearances in the way west 1967 and butch cassidy and the. Disney dumbo animated classic vhs movie vcr tape factory sealed new. Western icon and emmy award nominee sam elliott is texas revolutionary sam houston in this reallife story of one mans bravery that helped create the state of texas. Shared on the netflix youtube channel, the official trailer for the ranch gave viewers a small taste of what was to come, without revealing all plot lines. See details western movie gone to texas dvd, 2009 sam elliot as sam houston nr new. Screenshots may be viewed here, here, here, here and here. The filmography of american actor sam elliott includes nearly 100 credits in both film. Sam elliott sam houston, claudia christian eliza allen, devon ericson tiana rogers, michael c. Follow houston from his days as tennessee governor, to his time among the cherokees, and to the battle of san jacinto and, ultimately, houstons vision for what would, one day. Sam elliott stars as the largerthanlife sam houston, from his time as tennessee governor, to his time among the cherokees, to his move to texas. This was particularly popular among those from the south. When you speak to the legendary actor, even over the phone, its the same booming bass youve been hearing all your life, in movies like.
Both were worth the purchase if you are a sam elliott fan. About 30 years into his storied film and tv career, sam elliott started tiring of playing aloof tough guys. Apr 29, 2019 he was the star in a 1986 television film gone to texas, based on sam houstons biography. In 1984, sam exchanged his wedding vows with katherine ross. As a man of artistic integrity, sam elliott has gone through his career being true to his own vision and focused all his energy and attention on his current project at the time. Sam elliott made his film debut by appearing in a film in 1969. He went on to appear in several horror films, such as frogs 1972 and the legacy 1978. Nov 09, 2018 about 30 years into his storied film and tv career, sam elliott started tiring of playing aloof tough guys. It too was very good, but only a cameo showcase for sam elliott. The filmography of american actor sam elliott includes nearly 100 credits in both film and television. From personal heartbreak to the epic fight for liberation, the.
She is an american actress and costar of the movie the legacy. Aug 14, 2017 we basically wrote the character for sam elliott, thinking we would find some version of him, said masterson, and then sam said he would do it, so we were shocked. Sam elliott in texas tx 12 records found whitepages. It seemed that they had more in common than both being actors and. Ryan, bo hopkins, michael beck, james stephens, richard yniguez, g. Elliott is sturdy as houston, overplaying the machismo a bit. I just thought, am i ever going to get out of this. He started his career in the mid 60s playing character roles in many westerners and eventually hit the bulls eye with his praiseworthy role in the film butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Gone to texas is a madefortelevision biography of sam houston sam elliott, the western hero and former tennessee governor who fought for texas. Aug 10, 2019 as a man of artistic integrity, sam elliott has gone through his career being true to his own vision and focused all his energy and attention on his current project at the time. After resigning as tennessee governor amid scandal and disgrace, sam lived among the cherokee before learning that war was inevitable for texas to become an independent state. Gone to texas is a 1986 television movie, originally titled houston. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
I have seen sam elliott in other movies and liked his character. We ordered this dvd for the gone to texas video and it was very good. Starring sam elliott, claudia christian and michael beck. Despite being born in california, sam always identified with texas, where his family lived for generations. Sam elliott is an american actor easily recognizable by his thick mustache and his deep voice with a southern accent which often comes in handy when he portrays cowboys and ranchers. Impossible doug 5 episodes 20192019 road house 2 episodes 20142019 a star is born bobby 2018.
Rather than looking regretfully in the past, or thinking about what could be in the future, sam is all about the here and now. Elliott began his acting career on the stage and his film debut was in butch cassidy and the sundance kid 1969. The movie stars sam elliott in the title role, and is a. Sam elliott biowiki, age, height, wife, kids, net worth. When governor sam houstons sam elliot marriage to nineteenyearold eliza claudia christian fails because he learns that she loves someone else, the scandal forces him to resign as governor.
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