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First Cow

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Original title

First Cow

Year

2019

Running time

121 min.

Country

United States

Director

Kelly Reichardt

Screenwriter

Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt. Novel: Jonathan Raymond

Cast

Music

William Tyler

Cinematography

Christopher Blauvelt

Producer

Film Science, A24, IAC Films. Distributor: A24

Genre

Drama. Western | 19th Century. Friendship. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.

Rankings Position

#148 Best Westerns in the history of film

Awards: 2021: British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): Nom. for Best Intern. Independent Film

2021: César Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film

2020: National Board of Review (NBR): Top Films

2020: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Picture

2020: Critics Choice Awards: Nom. for Best Adapted Screenplay & Cinematography

2020: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Film, Direction & Supp. Actor

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73 My Top 10 Movies from 2019 (37)
93 My favorite 2020 movies (24)

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