If you are a fan of Tom Selleck, then you are no doubt familiar with his back catalog of movies, including hits such as 3 Men and a Baby, In and Out, and the Jesse Stone films. But did you know that amongst Selleck’s ever-expanding film collection, the actor has also starred in a number of Westerns?
To date, Selleck has appeared in six movies within the Western genre. The first was 1982’s The Shadow Riders, while the most recent was 2003’s Monte Walsh.Below is a run-through of all of Tom Selleck’s Westerns. So, if you are not f amiliar with this little collection of movies, now is your chance to dive right in and learn all about them!
The Shadow Riders (1982) : Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, The Shadow Riders is a TV movie set shortly after the American Civil War. The film tells the story of two brothers who return home from the army, only to discover that some of their relatives have been kidnapped by renegade Confederates.Tom Selleck appears in the role of Mac Traven, alongside a cast that includes Sam Elliott, and Dominique Dunne.
Quigley Down Under (1990) : In this superb Western from director Simon Wincer, Tom Selleck takes on the role of Matt Quigley – a sharpshooter from Wyoming who is hired by an Australian rancher. Quigley Down Under is a great adventure-drama, featuring a cast that includes Alan Rickman, Laura San Giacomo, and Ben Mendelsohn.
Ruby Jean and Joe (1996) : Tom Selleck plays the part of Joe Wade, while Rebekah Johnson is Ruby Jean, in this made for TV modern-day Western, about a rodeo rider and a female hitchhiker. JoBeth Williams, Ben Johnson, and Robert Starr are amongst the cast, while Geoffrey Sax directs.
Last Stand at the Saber River (1997) : Based on Elmore Leonard’s novel of the same name, Last Stand at Saber River tells the story of a Civil War Confederate veteran, who finds himself undertaking a whole new battle. Dick Lowry directs this made for TV movie, which stars Tom Selleck alongside a cast that includes Haley Joel Osment, David Dukes, Keith Carradine, and David Carradine.
