The Outsider (2002) (TV)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Randa Haines

Writers (WGA):

Penelope Williamson (book)
Jenny Wingfield (teleplay)

Release Date:

10 November 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance | Western

Plot:

A western love story revolving around the forbidden love between a young widow from a Quaker-like religious group and a cold-blooded gunslinger whom she takes into her home after he is wounded. |

Plot Keywords:

Forbidden Love | Amish | Based On Book

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 23

9:00 PM

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Cast

Tim Daly	...	Johnny Gault
Naomi Watts	...	Rebecca Yoder
Keith Carradine	...	Noah Weaver
David Carradine	...	Doctor Lucas Henry
Thomas Curtis	...	Benjo Yoder
Brett Tucker	...	Ben Yoder
John Noble	...	Fergus Hunter
Grant Piro	...	Woodrow Wharton
Peter McCauley	...	Isaiah Miller
Jason Clarke	...	Ray Childress
Todd Leigh	...	Mose
Aaron James Cash	...	Samuel Miller (as Aaron Cash)
Simon Watts	...	Abram Miller
Eamon Farren	...	Levi Miller
Kim Knuckey	...	Sheriff Getts

MPAA:

Rated R for some violence and a scene of sexuality.

Runtime:

119 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Company:

Coote Hayes Productions

Trivia:

The hauntingly beautiful background music in the movie was mostly Norwegian folk songs - Bla Tonar Fra Lom & Jenta I Saueflokken and although, the "Plain People" in the movie appear to be something like Quakers, Amish or Mennonites - there were no Norwegian settlements of this kind in the US. Most of these groups came from Germany & Switzerland. Most Norwegians coming to the US during this time period were Lutherans. Also, the hymn they sing during the barn religious ceremony was sung in Norwegian.

Goofs:

Continuity: Final scene where Rebecca gets shot - her hair is in a braid when she leaves the buggy, but is loose and flowing a moment later when she yells to warn Johnny.

Finally a breath of fresh air

The Outsider is a wonderful movie and a joy to watch due mainly to Tim Daly and Naomi Watts. Tim Daly has never looked better. The baby face and preppy look transformed. He instantly got my attention and I was riveted for the duration. His acting was natural, he was charming, humorous, and, yes, sexy. I couldn't take my eyes off his face when on screen. Naomi Watts was beautiful and believable and the chemistry between the two main characters extraordinary. I would recommend this movie to anyone who would like a different kind of western. One that focuses on the romance, rather than the violence. I purchased this movie which is something I rarely do. I liked it that much. Truly a breath of fresh air.