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Brokeback Mountain is a 2005 American romantic drama film directed by Ang Lee and produced by Diana Ossana and James Schamus. Adapted from the 1997 short story of the same name by Annie Proulx, the screenplay was written by Ossana and Larry McMurtry. The film stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams and depicts the complex emotional and sexual relationship between two American male cowboys named Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist in the American West from 1963 to 1983.
Principal photography began in the summer of 2004. While the novel is set in Wyoming, Brokeback Mountain was filmed almost entirely in the Canadian Rockies in southern Alberta. Lee was given a tour of the locations from the story in Wyoming by Proulx, but chose to shoot in Alberta citing financial reasons. The mountain featured in the film is a composite of Mount Lougheed south of the town of Canmore, Fortress and Moose Mountain in Kananaskis Country. The campsites were filmed at Goat Creek, Upper Kananaskis Lake, Elbow Falls and Canyon Creek, also in Alberta. Other scenes were filmed in Cowley, Fort Macleod, and Calgary. Brokeback Mountain's production budget was approximately US$14 million.
Initially, Alberta's environmental department prohibited the crew from bringing domestic sheep into the Rockies, due to a risk of disease harming the local wildlife. The authorities eventually gave permission for them to shoot on one mountain, as long as they transported the domestic sheep in and out, every day. A biologist was hired to supervise this process.

[@HerveAttia]

bravo. great work of research.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Herve! Coming from you that is so appreciated! You’re the best man !

[@melaniechristmas955]

Everyone talked about it and made fun of it, but then you watch it and your soul is set on fire. The passion, the sacrifice, the acting, a truly amazing storyline.

[@sharondowney9571]

My favorite movie. I have never seen a movie with so much emotion and in-depth looks at how life was back then. Ang Lee did such a great job with this film. I loved everything about Brokeback Mountain.

[@carebear69ism]

My Dad and I watched this together we had no idea the primace of the film just a suggestion by a friend of my Daughter's. My daughter is an actress and got to see the release. She said and I quote " Mom this film is a true masterpiece " you will appreciate it deeply. So we sat down and just the opening scene there was a feeling of the acting magnitude, between Heath and Jake. Love pure as it comes. Beautiful all encompassing ,vulnerability of passion. Brilliant storyline. Williams brought out a very real personification of the feeling one would have as a wife and mother. Love has no boundaries when it's true! A must see. 🌹

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Such a beautiful comment thank you! And yes Michelle Williams is so incredible in this film. A master class in acting.

[@juanriollefo5303]

I just watched the movie again and the feeling is still the same like it was 2005. Thank you for sharing this to us. 😊

[@jlenardwang977]

Im in absolute shock in finding this Brokeback mountain pilgrimage . THANK YOU FROM CHINA

[@MsMartinez7722]

Omg Scott, thank you for this great vlog! When this movie was receiving all the Oscar buzz, I went to Blockbuster and rented the VHS movie. I never returned it... I still have it😎

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

My sister bought straight away dvd...that's how I watched first time...love it

[@aunttaiche9155]

Scott I can see why you say this is one of the most favorite videos you’ve ever done. It’s now one of mine too! What beautiful scenery. Canada is such a beautiful place and you’re blessed to call it home. Thanks for all your hard work on this and for taking us along. I really felt I was there with you!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much! This video was a real labour of love. And yes in Canada we spell labour with a U lol

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I'm so impressed with the amount of time and energy and research you put into these. And what beautiful locations! You've made me want to watch the movie again. It's been a while. Awesome trip, Scott!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Steve! I love this movie so much and once I started going to locations I couldn’t stop ! It took weeks lol

[@tarasue4432]

I worked for the Calgary stampede head office and our stock was used in the film. I was lucky enough to meet Heath and jake and they were the sweetest.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s so awesome to hear!

[@tarasue4432]

SCOTT ON TAPE your videos are SO amazing.

[@mindywong3839]

Lucky gal

[@outsider238]

Must have taken you a long time to film this. You got an incredible amount of locations. Thank you for the screen shots for reference as well. Great movie. Awesome job on this vlog! I appreciate the work you put into it.

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

Great film. Heath & Jake did a phenomenal job..They wow'd me. RIP Heath you're missed

[@ExpatLifeKorea]

I enjoyed every second of your video. Thanks a lot for sharing the film locations of BBM. I hope Alberta will preserve Jack Twist’s home. 🙏🏼

[@richalderson6069]

It's brilliant that you chose to find these locations, Brokeback Mountain was such a beautiful, emotional movie. Well done.

[@mariawilcox3237]

You sure did an amazing job doin THIS video Scott. Thank you for risking getting hurt for all of us to watch this. 😀❤😀❤😀

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Haha only a couple of falls and treacherous roads but when I’m determined I get it done!

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

I never thought i'd love someone as scott. but its true he worth loving he's a heals sadness. thank you scott. Vickie🥰

[@character75]

Wow. Easily one of my favorite KZbin videos I’ve ever watched. This was beautiful, thank you so much for putting this together for us. ♥️

[@rickferrer4409]

Thank you Scott I really appreciate what you did here. The film was stunning and hit the spot with so many of us who watched it.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Rick! I think this is my best filming locations video and it was incredible to see these places.

[@rickferrer4409]

I’ll be on the lookout for more from you! 😀

[@Kai-nm6wd]

Wow! What a beautiful video. Thank you. I’m glad you captured so much as some of those places will be lost to time soon.

[@sharc.9259]

Such a beautiful love story. I cry every time I watch it. I love the amazing Heath Ledger ❤. Great work Scott!

[@ednaaraujocosta4640]

Love this movie!!! Thank You Scott!!! Love You Scott!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching Edna !

[@ednaaraujocosta4640]

@@SCOTTONTAPE ❤️😘

[@kelsian_smith03]

Beautiful movie. Heath was a brilliant young actor. Scott thank you for making this video. You’re great at videos. Keep up the good work. 👍❤️

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Kelsey! That’s so nice to hear

[@mindywong3839]

Scott, My eyes watered when u went upstairs to Jack's room. So emotional for me. I actually hoped you would go right into the corner when Ennis discovered the bloodied shirts but u didn't get that far I believe the condition of the house prevented u from doing that. Are u from Alberta? It's not easily who is not a native to pinpoint all the locations in so many different towns. Great effort, Scott. I hope you can bring me around at a slow pace when I have firmed up my plans. All costs will be on me including paying for your time. I simply love this movie too much with superb acting from Heath made so much sadder with his passing.

[@KristineS73]

Made me cry to see the twists home and enis' apt in the city. What a great video made about an incredible and sad movie. Thanks For the dedication Scott.❤

[@janadeubner9883]

What a great job Scott! I loved this movie, but it has been a while since I have seen it and I don't remember some of these scenes so I will have to watch it again. Canada certainly has many beautiful views! Gorgeous mountains!

[@Susiecat24]

I really appreciate this…..It’s one of my favorite movies. I cry every time I watch it. Thank you 😊

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

Beautiful scenery ❤️

[@hadleyrae3636]

I didn’t even know you had a Brokeback Mountain filming locations video until you mentioned it in your most recent uploaded video. I immediately searched for this after watching your newest video. This is such a beautiful movie, one of my favorites. I can’t believe you were able to find so many of these locations and that so many of them looked very much the same as they did in the movie. Thank you for the dedication you took to make this happen. This is definitely one of your best filming location videos!

[@dermot2747]

Absolutely stunning Scott. Thanks for taking the time to film this in the depths of a Canadian winter. Beautiful countryside and very fond memories of this movie came flooding back. Best wishes from a chilly London UK.

[@omnip3469]

The movie tormented me so much as a teen ...i watched this movie when i still was in a boarding school and i went to see it during our weekend break...it made me so emotional for days that i kept thinking about the film during class.

[@mindywong3839]

It's amazing the production team managed to find the laundromat where the big kissing scene took place because it matches exacy what Annie Proulx wrote. It's not easy to find something that matches 100%. Wow!

[@josedelcarmengonzalez3218]

(Aunque no hablo el Idioma)... Gracias Scott.....por llevarnos a revivir los lugares donde se grabaron las escenas de esta Gran e Inolvidable película. (Secreto en la Montaña) Todavía la veo y siento las mismas sentimientos encontrados...y ver a a estos grandes actores . Que nos hicieron ver las realidad de la sociedad de la época y los obstáculos que tuvieron que soportar.. Gracias de.nuevo...por ser nuestro ojos....para aquellos que no podemos estar allí..🙂 Saludos....desde acá... Cañazas, Veraguas...🇵🇦 Ciudad de Panamá..🇵🇦.........🏊‍♂️

[@mariawilcox3237]

Wow, I haven't watched this in so long, I have that movie too. Cause what I'll be doin this weekend. 😀❤😀

[@mariawilcox3237]

Guess

[@michaelwoxland7078]

I can’t quit you... Great Vlog Scott!

[@shirleyn546]

Thank you for your time doing this Scott. I need to watch the film again. Beautiful country

[@hanleslie5495]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I've read the novel and watched the movie again recently. Still deeply moved.

[@carillo07]

How can anyone dislike this video?

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@sherylgrinevicius-kerrigan8786]

Probably homophobes....can't please everyone I guess

[@QueenCityHistory]

@@sherylgrinevicius-kerrigan8786 was thinking the same thing

[@jenniferforce2673]

Such a great movie with a beautiful and tragic story throughout. Thank you for showing these locations, they are beautiful and really such an important part of the movie!!

[@DStewart613]

Such a great movie. Thank you for doing this!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Hope you like it!

[@meganuldrickthemiraclegirl38]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Hey you are so funny I love your video and you are really cute OMG I cannot get enough of you

[@DStewart613]

@@SCOTTONTAPE it was awesome 😎

[@karenbavington1870]

Hi Scotty. How are you? I am convinced to watch this movie after watching your video and especially after all the effort you have gone through to show all the locations. Such a beautiful place. I love trees, mountains and snow and this movie has it all. Sending for the DVD which I hope to get very soon. I have bought a few more movies that you recommended which I have to watch. Been busy with Mum and the kids and now we are in lockdown after 10 months. Back to normal in 8 days if all goes well. Always watching your videos and I am sure you know that. Thanks Scotty. Take care. As always love from your family Downunder.❤️🤗✌🏼💕

[@solegeorge210]

Good job! One of my all time favorite movies.

[@aidanamson8568]

Scott, you are awesome. This research and in depth footage is the best. Love this film, the soundtrack is brill. I wanted to be Ennis. RIP Heath. You were great, thank you.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Aidan. This is one my most favourite videos I’ve ever done

[@dilaraakkoyun2793]

it's such an amazing vlog! thank you

[@stevenbinger704]

Great job Scott we appreciate you taking the time to make these videos

[@strabefie1977]

Great Movie. Maybe I watch it tonight. RIP Heath Ledger

[@highplainsdrifter6321]

Thank you for this video Brokeback mountain is one of my all-time favorite movies.

Thanks for this video it was awesome to visit all Brokeback Mountain filming locations. What a beautiful and sad feeling I had. You did an amazing job. I'm from Brazil and I got to know your channel today

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much . I am very very proud of this video. I appreciate you watching!

[@calebcollinsmusic8407]

Man, this is incredible. Thanks for doing all this.

[@stephenoliver9713]

Great video Scott on of my favourite Heath ledger films too

[@okiegirl2880]

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this movie but I loved it so much. Thank you Scott for showing us around. The scenery is breathtaking! This is definitely some of your very best work!♥️

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Okie! I’m most proud of this video so far I think and it’s lovely to know it’s appreciated

[@okiegirl2880]

@@SCOTTONTAPE absolutely! Scott I’m Cindy. I’ve watched your channel for a very long time I just don’t comment very often!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

@@okiegirl2880 well nice to meet you Cindy! Comment more often! I love hearing from viewers and I read everything. Again, thank you so much 😊

[@tyrameek1366]

i'm currently planning a brokeback trip since I live not far from where most of the scenes were filmed, and this was super helpful and exciting to watch. thank you so much for this!!!

[@bigsexysw]

Very beautiful Scott. TY for the video

[@jannamcintosh8830]

Hey I subbed last week. You do great videos Scott. ❤ from Hull UK

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Janna!

[@jannamcintosh8830]

@@SCOTTONTAPE you are welcome. I love all your content and the fact that you are so respectful and authentic.xx

[@superduperwillsaxby]

Hey I’m just down the road in Gy.. #ScottRules

[@user-ll9ju2qu5w]

Great video Scott 👍

[@TheGlitzygal28]

You did an amazing job on this!

[@sharonanne6293]

This is my fav film Scott. Thank you so much for doing this xx

[@sonjastanger4078]

Seen this movie... & sooo good!!!

[@DennisFTowle-gi3gf]

There are BEAUTIFUL landscapes in this film. 👍🏻👍🏻 That's about it.

[@daviddevonshire7213]

Another nice video Scott 👍🤗

[@C.M.S.recordingsstudio]

Great Job m8 i remember watching this movie for the first time.. as a straight man I never really wanted to see this movie but beside that It was a great movie with some great acting. Thanks for this great upload Scott.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Scott 🙋🏿‍♀️. I've never seen this movie before. It just kept evading me for some reason ❓ but I've heard that it was a pretty good movie. Maybe if it comes back on TV OR whatever, I'll check it out.thanks for sharing this with Us 🙋🏿‍♀️💕💞 Bye for now 🖐🏼

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

You must see it think on Netflix at mo

[@lucylu3193]

This is so cool. Thank you for your thoughtful filming of this. It’s truly my favourite film. This was amazing to watch. 🙏🏻

[@bribriboy]

Thank you so much Scott, this was just great. I love all of your videos, keep up the good work!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I appreciate that so much !

[@christiancenita3874]

I just finished the movie earlier and it makes me so emotional watching it. I hope i could visit canda (manifesting it) and go to the shooting sites that take place in the movie.

[@benlaw4647]

Well done Scott! I am going back and watching videos of yours that i absolutely love , and also watching ones i have not seen , that you did before i found you! I love this movie, so very beautiful! Alberta and the rockies from jasper to waterton-glacier are spectacular! Alot of movies and tv shows are filmed in that region , as I'm sure you know ... thank you my friend ...appreciate you always...✌👍

[@TheMels28]

Awesome 👏 very much enjoyed. Thanks Scott 🤗

[@marie-louises.4701]

Well done. BRAVO👍👍👍👍👍

[@chek6303]

Great job! What a ton of work you did. I'm thankful for this; it feels like a gift.

[@quinny6920]

Loved this movie! Jake and Heath did an excellent job. Thx Scott!!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much for watching Quinny!

[@anneholden9908]

Another beautifully executed video! I appreciate your work so much! Thank you again, Scott!

[@amandaguest7742]

Great video. I love this film

[@kodinee6499]

Thank you so much for this movie 🥹🥹🥹 it was amazing 🥹 and when I saw your movie, I was crying 😭 because Brokeback Mountain it’s my favorite movie

[@nicolasquintero3310]

Thank you for this video, that movie is one of my favorites of all time, it's so good and heartbreaking, I'm so amazed by how you managed to find so many locations, I'd love to do this tour one day, it probably won't happen but this video helps so much, the quality and the explanations of the video are amazing! I'm curious about where did you find the information for the locations? was it on the internet or people from the town helped you? Anyways, great video!!

[@mybestfriendlilyann4760]

Very good video scott.its was a good movie.You always do such a great job.

[@lucasbtt97]

I was afraid of Jack's parents' house. But you made an amazing video, thanks !!

[@mybestfriendlilyann4760]

Very cool video. Thanks 😊

[@patrickdolynskyj4998]

It was (and still is) beautiful movie!!! Thanks for the sharing ❤️

[@JUTTBADSHAH22]

I must say !! Canada is so beautiful ❤️

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

Loved this movie. So beautifully and heartbreakingly done.

[@Richy.Boi.]

Thanks Scott! Such a loverly video x rich

[@carolgillis5265]

Thank you good work

[@flocosta]

This was such a great movie and to be able to see the actual filming locations is pretty cool. You always do such a phenomenal job no matter what type of filming you do!

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

Have watched it twice great film

[@kimandersenjohnson2324]

Thank you for this... soooooo beautiful ❤️.

[@albertam3715]

That my dad favorite movie and he glad that you did this 💚💚🥰🥰

[@brober]

Great detective work! Very little has changed in 20 years! This iconic film Brokeback Mountain meant so much to me and a generation of GLBTQ men and women. I met Heath ,Jake and the cast several times. When my partner died I placed his ashes in the pocket of our two shirts. Think it would be appropriate to have a plaque or at least place a copy of Annie Proulx's novel in that book kiosk. Thank you so very much Scott. Rodney I swear....💔

[@F417H]

Stay safe 💙 warm wishes from the Bridge

[@simoom37]

Thanks so much for showing us. I hope I can visit because, the scenes are powerful emotionnally. So visiting would be like.. feeling the connection, the vibes, the landscapes are part of the emotion

[@thanhngo3667]

I travelled to Alberta last week trying to find some locations but mostly just natural sites. Thank you for your video, i guess i have a reason to come back soon

[@concertinamadrigals4058]

Sad to see Ranchman's closed. Looks like it would have been an interesting place to have a drink. I watched Brokeback again, just last night, and it's definitely one of my favourites.

[@charliereussner1513]

You have really outdone yourself with this one!!! It replaces Rambo as my favorite video you have made so far!! Thank You!!😎😎😎

[@esthergoulart3571]

Great video Scott!! I haven’t seen the movie but it looks like a good one!! Love Heath!! He is a great actor!! Gone too soon!! Michele is a great actor too!! Love your videos Scott!! Thank you!! Canada is a beautiful place!! Love you my friend!! God bless!! Peace!! 💖💖💙💙🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰😢😢✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@toninpai]

Thanks for these exploring. I fall in love with this movie so much. Just know that the scenes were in Canada. I wish I would follow the real scenes in Wyoming if I had chance to visit the US but now I know I'd visit Alberta instead.

[@ste-jo5867]

Thx Scott for your great work.So awesome.Greetings from your biggest fan from cologne,germany.All the best for you .Stay healthy.Stefan

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Stefan!

What an incredible video. Wow. Congrats and thank you!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much

[@racefreakmel]

You were in my town! I was inside that motel when they shot that exterior. You were spot on with the final scene by the dump. Cheers from Beiseker AB. 🇨🇦

[@SkyrBlu]

Another awesome video, thanks Scott!! Are you on Facebook??

[@debsmith1956]

Great job Scotty potty you said uou wouldnt tresspass in the US but in Canada its on But today you said no tresspassing in Alberta.

[@Vrokaa_a]

Sooo amazing, thank u for this video, this movie got me obsessed

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much

[@cabbar198400]

You have prepared an amazing video. Well done 👏👏👏