3 Movies Directed by Kevin Costner

Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1990-11-21

Languages:

English, Sioux, Pawnee

Countries:

USA, UK

Runtime:

181 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(171937 Reviews)

Director:

Kevin Costner

Cast:

Writer:

Michael Blake (screenplay)

Michael Blake (novel)

Fullplot:

Lt. John Dunbar is dubbed a hero after he accidentally leads Union troops to a victory during the Civil War. He requests a position on the western frontier, but finds it deserted. He soon finds out he is not alone, but meets a wolf he dubs "Two-socks" and a curious Indian tribe. Dunbar quickly makes friends with the tribe, and discovers a white woman who was raised by the Indians. He gradually earns the respect of these native people, and sheds his white-man's ways.

The Postman

The Postman

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

177 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (52532 Reviews)

Director:

Kevin Costner

Cast:

Writer:

David Brin (novel)

Eric Roth (screenplay)

Brian Helgeland (screenplay)

Fullplot:

In the year 2013 civilization has all but destroyed itself. After a war that decimated the government and most of the population of the United States (possibly the world) people struggle to survive against starvation and rogue groups of armed men. One such group is called the Holnists. This group is bigger than any other and their leader, General Bethlehem, has delusions of ruling the country. A drifter is captured by the group and forced to join. He escapes at the first chance and happens on a mail jeep with a skeleton in it. The skeleton is wearing a postal uniform and the drifter takes it to keep him warm. He also finds a mailbag and starts conning people with old letters. The hope he sees in the people he delivers to changes his plans and he decides that he must help bring the Holnists down.

Open Range

Open Range

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-08-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

139 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (50984 Reviews)

Director:

Kevin Costner

Cast:

Writer:

Lauran Paine (novel)

Craig Storper (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Boss Spearman, Charley Waite, Mose Harrison and Button freegraze their cattle across the vast prairies of the West, sharing a friendship forged by a steadfast code of honor and living a life unencumbered by civilization. When their wayward herd forces them near the small town of Harmonville, the cowboys encounter a corrupt sheriff and kingpin rancher who govern the territory through fear, tyranny and violence. Boss and Charley find themselves inextricably drawn towards an inevitable showdown, as they are forced to defend the freedom and values of a lifestyle that is all too quickly vanishing. Amidst the turmoil, life suddenly takes an unexpected turn for the loner Charley when he meets the beautiful and warm spirited Sue Barlow, a woman who embraces both his heart and his soul.

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