My All-Time Favorite Scene From "Lonesome Dove" (1989)

[@harrywinslow3946]

I can't tell you how many times in my life I've said "I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it". Lonesome Dove was the greatest western every made.

[@buzzsaw301]

Me too. Seems like the younger generation that thinks it's ok to burn down cities should be made to sit down and watch lonesome dove.

[@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239]

Harry Winslow ... small town people. Small town lives. YUCK!

[@mckinleymac3452]

@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 You hate yourself huh?

[@sherrykendrick1765]

@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 try before you knock it. I wouldn't have any other way.

[@mikebrown1926]

I am particularly impressed by the way that Woodrow used exquisite courtesy while he was chastising that boorish scamp. Why, even Judith Martin (whom we all know and admire as Miss Manners) would find herself beaming with warm, genuine approval at his gracious demeanor.

[@jerrym1240]

Back when Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, and Robert Duvall were in their prime. One of the if not the greatest western film of all time in my humble opinion.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Agreed. Also, "Will Penny" and "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing".

[@marywray6046]

The only western i like, book and movie

[@tomjackson4374]

Yes, a great movie but there are two parts I can't stand, one is when they hung their friend, you stand by your friends, and the other is when that boy fell into a swarm of water moccasins. That is every Southern boy's worst nightmare and those swarms are real. I can't watch that.

[@jerrym1240]

@@tomjackson4374 He hung himself and agreed, the snakes was to say a nightmare.

[@patrickdoyle3525]

​@@tomjackson4374 It's like he said at the time to the Robert Urich character Jake, "You ride with an outlaw you die with an outlaw. They were Texas rangers sworn to Always uphold the law. NO Favoritism. Loyalty to the Law and the Truth.

[@widgren87]

The fact that Woodrow is quiet is what always stuck in my mind, no shouts or curses just quiet deadly fury.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Tranquil fury.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

Those are the ones you watch

[@dorianculver3145]

Yep. I learned years ago the guy that’s gonna kick someone’s ass doesn’t talk about it he just does it.

[@zombieheadpopper800]

Because he knows he is protecting his Son

[@winstonmiller9649]

Profanity and posturing doth not make da man!

[@SedatedandRestrained]

The pat on Gus's leg as he came back from the rage has always gotten me, letting his oldest friend know that he was back in control of himself. Gus standing by with the butt of his pistol just in case adds to it, he knew how far it might escalate if Woodrow was left to it.

[@jayspannerman9623]

Yes the pat stood out. Great detail. I've had many copies of those books, and I admired Larry McMurtry as a great book collector. It will have to be my next book to read.

[@davidwallace6031]

I love the smile from gus - acknowledging that woodrow is still badass when he has to be

[@rootedrotor525]

So we’ll said

[@rxchamberlain]

I noticed that also. Great film making.

[@olspanner]

Brilliant book, Brilliant film, Brilliant acting, The BEST western ever made, imo!

[@michaelocoileain6824]

this is not a Western - it is pure postmodernism )))

[@sandorclegane222]

🙏 🙏RIP Larry McMurtry. Lonesome Dove one of the greatest novels ever written. You made the world a better place.

[@montgomeryjordan5257]

So true!

[@poetcomic1]

He wrote about TEXAS from earliest days to astronauts - Terms of Endearment by McMurtry got a whole bunch of Academy awards for Jack Nicholson, Shirley Maclaine etc. BUT NOT ONCE during all the thank yous and speeches was the name of McMurty, the man who CREATED each of these fantastic characters mentioned once.

[@michaelfrommountains7669]

I was 13 years old in 1963, born, raised in Virginia. My old man was 82nd Airborne, WWII. We had a little cocker mix pup and she'd always stand and bark at the mailman about 20 feet away. One day my dad was standing inside the screen door, waiting for the mail, and I guess the mailman didn't see him there, 'cause he walked those 20 feet and kicked my dog in the ribs. My dad flew out that door like a NFL linebacker. At 71, I still remember that mailman's high pitched squeals as my old man b----h slapped him for half a block. When the police came and cuffed his hands behind his back, he looked up at me standin' on our porch, and winked at me: as if to say, "never sweat the small s--t son". He was a hella a man.

[@kareokedan]

Michael, that is one helluva story. Thank you for sharing. Your dad sounds like one serious bad ass. I share one from my family along the same theme. More recent. We were hunting on the Texas Louisiana border. Me, my dad and my two hounds. They had treed a raccoon and were making the usual fuss about below. It was dusk. And maybe we had wandered off a bit from the lease because about that time an old coot came rolling up in a six wheel swamp buggy type ATV. Felt like it was out of nowhere. He was in overalls. No shirt. Had a shotgun laid across him. He stopped. Spat tobacco. And said to my dad “you on mah land.” “Sorry about that mister. We’re hunting on the Boudreaux lease and I guess these dogs chased this raccoon on to your property.” My dad replied in a cordial tone. The old coot spat again looked at my dad and raised the shotgun off his chest a bit. “How ‘bout I kill onna dem dogs?” Tone changed to deadly serious, “Mister, those dogs are my son’s pride and joy. You kill one of them dogs. You ain’t gonna make it.” “S’allright.” He hissed. “Ain’t got long to live.” “Mister you kill one of them dogs, you’re going to be dead tonight.” Spoken flat as a fact. It stayed like that for an uncomfortable amount of time. My dad, without turning his head, “boy, you get these dogs off this man’s property.” After I leashed them, my dad said,”now Mister, you have a goodnight.” In a tone that was insistent. We turned to leave. I doubt my dad ever blinked until we were far enough away. We heard the buggy fire up and then get quieter in the distance. My dad wasn’t much on words of affection. But I felt about as loved as I could be I suppose. This was 2006. Crazy!

[@michaelfrommountains7669]

@@kareokedan I figure we're blood related distant cousins somewhere along the line. :>)

[@kcglide]

You don't kick a man's dog.

[@theimp5901]

My Dad was a WW2 guy , lost a leg in the Philippines. He also took absolutely no shit . My Uncle Leonard was in the 101st , shot in the face on D-Day and lived. My Uncle George was in Bastogne- lived. They were , The Greatest Generation. Thanks for your Dad's service.

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

My dad was my little brothers T Ball coach and there was a drunk dad yelling and swearing at the umpire and his son throughout the game in the 1980s Dad warned him once then walked over grabbed him by an ear like a hog and dragged him squealing across the street and tuned him behind a van so the kids couldn't see....I did because I ran across....dad was in kyukoshin karate way back and basically tortured him with pressure points joint locks and twists of ears until he was crying and blubbering.....the police came but because they couldn't see visible bruises and he was drunk and foul mouthed they hauled him away You didn't mess with Tom the Terminator.....he was a foremen of the slaughterhouse and the workers gave him that name for good reason.....I was never punched harder by anyone than him until I was 23 years old....was a little violent when drunk....had no tolerance for anything in his cups...bit of an asshole but very tough

[@bobbybecker6435]

One of the greatest stories to make it to film. Also, two of the greatest characters: Woodrow Call and Augustus McRae.

[@yaakw]

Let’s not forget Blu Duc.

[@jerrygirdner2753]

Couldn't agree with you more! My favorite movie if all time! Watched it at least a couple hundred times. No joke. At the very least 200 times. Semper Fi from an old Marine!

[@bobwilliams3502]

@@jerrygirdner2753 Yup my favorite scene alsoSemper Fi from a Vietnam marine

[@marywilson2451]

Amen,love them both.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

@@bobwilliams3502 Mine as well, Semper Fi from an old FMF "Doc".

[@thermality]

I remember reading this book practically non-stop when it was published, couldn't put it down. Still one of the best novels in my library. Then when I heard it was going to be filmed I was thrilled and immediately pictured Jack Nicholson and Brando, who were making great westerns back then, in lead roles. I remember being disappointed when I heard Jones and Duvall had been chosen, and boy was I wrong. Some of the best casting in film history and one of the greatest films of all time.

[@saralyness1031]

As a lover of LD ,here's some trivia for you. Kathy Bates tried out for the part of Peach & James Garner was actually signed on for Gus. He ended up getting sick & dropped out & Duvall got the part , which he really wanted. Julia Roberts wanted to play Lorena but was too tall. ( Thank God) Larry McMurtry wanted Tommy Lee as Gus but Duvall wanted Gus & got it. Kevin Spacey wanted to be July. I am forever grateful the stars were aligned to put each of these actors in the proper parts because they made history as an ensemble cast. Btw.. Duvall & Jones did all their own riding as they are both true horsemen . Cheers.

[@maxbrazil3712]

I knocked the book off in 3 days. I couldn't wait to get home after work and dive right back in. The novel had the same immersive quality as Dune or Lord of the Rings.

[@amberlilly4101]

@@saralyness1031 Yes, I do know that Tommy Lee is a cowboy, lord knows he did a great job.

[@taroman7100]

Great actors

[@jackjohnsen8506]

I think that those two actors BECAME their charcters, and were channeled by two texas rangers from long ago... Gus's favorte toast.... "to the sunny slopes of long ago"

[@maxbrazil3712]

Tommy Lee did all his own riding and stunts in this scene. He was absolutely PERFECT to play Woodrow. The way he shakes those tongs at the troopers is a thespian genius' subtle projection of ultimate badassery! Bravo!

[@bevo1776]

What else would you expect from a true Texan?

[@stog9821]

It was great theatre, but I suspect in real life some trooper would have shot him while he was beating up on the guy and Gus was still down the street.

[@johnparker3512]

@@stog9821 one of Woodrows men and Gus would have killed some troopers. They knew that

[@edmontgomery8122]

My biippkkllmy c///

[@marksprague1280]

@@bevo1776 I suspect that a Texan of that era would have shot that scout out of the saddle when he spat in his face. Neither Union soldiers or those who worked for them were held in high regard in post Civil War Texas.

[@Kekuahiwi]

When I read that passage. in 1987 - where Capt. Call crashed Hell Bitch at a dead run into the guy - I cheered inside but I cried with the full emotion of the telling. I cried again in 1989 watching on TV. Tears came to my eyes today, thirty-two years later. That is true power in storytelling. I believe the description had a greater impact for me in the reading of it. It is no wonder that Larry McMurtry won the 1986 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for Lonesome Dove.

[@saralyness1031]

This has also always been my favorite scene. Woodrow finally shows Newt love the only way he knows how . Gus brings him back to reality the "cowboy way " . I have watched this movie so much that I know most of the script by heart. I love giving this movie as a gift.

[@crocodilegrundee4514]

You and I both. I have probably watched it 40 times or more over the years. I know most of it by heart. My daughter watched it with me when she was about 16. She’s not much of a movie watcher, but she sat glued to it the whole time. She cried a lot too. Probably my favorite film of all time!

[@saralyness1031]

@@crocodilegrundee4514 I too watched once with a 16 the entire series... Laughing.. crying.. yelling at the tv.

[@saralyness1031]

That got screwed up. I tried to say that I also watched with a 16 yr old that hated Westerns .After about 20 min ,she binge watched it all & loved it.

[@crocodilegrundee4514]

@@saralyness1031 Yeah it was amazing. This was the only movie I was ever able to get my daughter to watch with me. She gets bored with every movie I like, except this one.

[@saralyness1031]

@@crocodilegrundee4514 of course.. cute lovable little Newt may have had something to do with that lol

[@ctmoreland]

As a dad, I understand this scene differently now than when I first watched it. I'm normally an even-keeled guy, but if you come after my kids, this side is gonna come out. "I hate rude behavior in a man" - such a great line, in part because it shows the Captain trying to mask how he feels about Newt.

[@Dragongamer1001]

I feel that side would come out of me too if anyone messed with my daughter like that.

[@princeharming8963]

From 'Tom Hagen' (The Godfather) to 'Sonny Dewey' (The Apostle) and everything else in between.. Duvall is truly one of the finest actors of our age.

[@tommcadam9897]

Glad to see someone else appreciates his performance in The Apostle. Hits like The Godfather, Lonesome Dove, and others overshadowed some great work by Duvall.

[@larrymartin858]

Yeah....I would put him in the top 3 or 4 actors this country has ever produced.....when I saw him play Boo Radley, I was hooked......

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

@@larrymartin858 you took the words right out of my mouth!

[@josephnewbern2717]

Lest we forget his portrayal of "Mr. Arthur 'Boo' Radley" in "To Kill A Mockingbird".

[@spreadeagle2561]

Totally agree.

[@lindafurr2404]

I’ve read all the Lonesome Dove books. Call & Gus started out young as Texas Rangers. Lonesome Dove in my opinion is the best western ever made. Any western with Robert Duvall is worth watching.

[@patriciarossman8653]

Duvall stated that McCrae was far and away his favorite role.

[@joemarshall4226]

He said that role was more complex than Hamlet, and he played them both! @@patriciarossman8653

[@theguyinmaine]

A night in Old Mexico, usually free on KZbin. Fun Duvall movie.

[@shermansparks5542]

Let's be honest, there are no bad scenes, whole thing is great.

[@oldroslynboy]

Agreed. This may be the perfect movie. "Lonesome Dove" and "The Searchers" are my top 2, all time favorites.

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

Best western ever.

[@rollydoucet8909]

@@oldroslynboy Lonesome Dove, War and Remembrance and the Sopranos, best television entertainment for years.

[@mantislake4141]

Uhh, the "water moccasin" scene was pretty lame. Otherwise agreed! Terrific flick!

[@shermansparks5542]

@@mantislake4141 yeah...forgot that one....I loved the movie anyway...Tommy Lee should have been call in all the after movies..they may have been good too

[@zuzupetals6025]

My first grown up book I read was Lonesome Dove, given to me by my dad. Love it so much, I named my son Gus. ❤️

[@gregstrait8504]

Watch it over and over and love it better each time ,, nothing else even close

[@snu3877]

That book was inches thick, and I was hooked by the end of the first page.

[@zuzupetals6025]

@@snu3877 Ditto!

[@brucewayne3602]

well done !!!

[@wh8085]

That's cool ! Have a buddy named Gus. BTW , Great Looking Fur Buddy in your thumb nail pic.

[@douglaspost5097]

One of the best scenes from one of the best westerns ever. Every once in a while there comes a movie with a just about a perfect cast. This is one of those movies.

[@lynskeyti9940]

Watched this as a kid with my parents when it came out. My Daddys gone now and I'm almost 48, still one of my favorite movies. Good times.

[@johnandmarie7250]

48 is too young for Ti comfort. Save it for when you really need it!

[@lynskeyti9940]

@@johnandmarie7250 LOL, for sure. I wish I had discovered it 10 years ago. Oh and it has a brooks saddle

[@Cullark]

Sir, this is everybody’s favorite scene.....and not just from Lonesome Dove. This is an example of intrinsic paternal love, of right & wrong, and the bond of friendship & honor. Simply put, everything we should and hope to be.

[@joemarshall4226]

He did over do it....

[@smitty9733]

WE NEED that feeling right now !

[@lightcaesar]

"There ain't much to go with!" This movie is six hours long and I swear, every other line of dialogue is pure poetry!

[@yaakw]

“I swear...”

[@brucewayne3602]

life's lessons in 6 hours

[@terryelliott3183]

Almost all came straight from the book, which I recommend to you.

[@alward5678]

I agree. There are so many scenes that are killer to. So many. These people are ingrained in my mind forever.

[@jodyperdue5561]

Yes it is and I've watched it a couple of times but McCall did give that guy the business

[@bunky12154]

we need this kind of lonesome dove justice now. rude behavior is the norm now.

[@sandymesser1550]

Thank you, sir, for your comment. I agree with you. Some people have lost all respect for themselves and for others.

[@johndoe-xy4xq]

Nowadays you get sued out the butt for putting your hands on someone, but I totally agree with you.

[@balrog322]

@@johndoe-xy4xq Just so you know, putting your hands on someone without their permission is battery.

[@johndoe-xy4xq]

@@balrog322 no shat sherlock........I think I just said that. I guess you're the you tube lawyer now?

[@balrog322]

@@johndoe-xy4xq Considering battery is a criminal charge, whereas suing for damages is a civil proceeding, I’d have to riposte that I certainly know more about the law than you, Watson.

[@theimp5901]

I was watching this when it was on I was cheering when I saw it the first time. It's still one of the most impressive and thorough ass kickings of all time. I love it !

[@barbara1407]

I must have watched this 100’s of times. It never gets old. Brilliant.

[@stevefisher2121]

The absolute greatest western ever made!!!!! I still to this day catch myself saying lines from the movie - lol.

[@marshallgralla9294]

“I hate rude behavior in a man, won’t tolerate it”. Favorite series of All Time! Those words have never rang truer

[@stephenaustin8153]

best movie quote of all..so satisfying

[@stroys7061]

Stephen Austin Agreed it’s a great statement, but I always favor “a man’s gotta know his limitations”, Dirty Harry.

[@mrmarkymark77]

I’ve got a shirt with that quote on it!

[@stopit9184]

@@mrmarkymark77👍

[@denisespeasspeas9965]

U hit the nail right on the head!!! Best dang show ever!

[@johnniejenkins9557]

This series is simply the best western drama that I can remember and I’m in my 60s. Nuff said, enjoy.

[@chadjones8499]

By far one of the best movies ever made, big part of my childhood

[@baskervillebee6097]

I think that you would enjoy the Richard Skinner video called The True Story of Lonesome Dove. Not polished fancy, but true and factual.

[@tviauh]

hands down the greatest western ever on film of any kind..movie theatre , tv , whatever...#1

[@covertops19Z]

The Cavalry reenactor setting to the right and behind the demanding Cavalry Captain, (time stamp 00:35) and smoking a cigar, was Riley Flynn, (USAF retired). I rode for his brand back in 97 as a Holnist Cavalry extra in The Postman. He was the driving force for organizing the Cavalry reenactors for the movie Ride with The Devil 1999, directed by Ang Lee. We who rode for Riley Flynn totally enjoyed his character and personality. His on location stories from the making of LD were Awesomely Awesome !!! RIP Riley.

[@1224dlc]

This is one of my favorite scenes too! The way Tommy rides his horse into the other guy is so beautiful! One of the best scenes in the movie!

[@markallen6818]

Yeah and then beats the Hell out of that Damn Bastard.

[@bdchilds2799]

the " Hell Bitch " is a star in that scene also !

[@AKHWJ3ST]

Best movie ever made. I especially loved the photography! Best movie EVER!

[@SteveVernon]

Lonesome Dove. One of my favorite miniseries. I'll sit down and watch it any day of the week.

[@markchoate9021]

I love this scene as well. And yes, we do need this type of justice nowadays. Another favorite scene of mine is when Gus teaches manners to the bartender who was rude to Woodrow. Then he told him to turn around and look at the picture of the Texas Rangers that was on the wall. Classic.

[@winstonmiller9649]

I love Lonesome Dove, yet while I appreciated that type of summary justice in the movie, at times I couldn't help wincing at certain scenes and contrasting how I think it would fit into my world now. While we could often see see the physical manifestation of the fictionalized action of their minds. What we couldn't see was the inner workings of their mind. Those subtle engines that guide our behaviour. Both Call and Guss were guided by a strict sense of justice, ethics and fairness of judgement. We could see these inner works conveyed in almost throw away moments; note how Gus behaved when they hang his old comrade for complicity in a reckless murder of farmers. Gus seems to just suck his teeth, but the moment is actually deeply emotive. Also an almost biblical juxtaposition when he compares himself to the Robert Urichs character . "I have the same feelings myself. "they being to shirk work and seek pleasure. But his behaviour was always balanced by justice and fairness, plus the ability to deliver the punishment if needed. Anyhow don't let my ramblings influence you! Watch for yourself the rich dramatic "American West Tapestry" of "Lonesome Dove" Don't waste another week without watching it...😊😉

[@markallen6818]

AMEN to that,a Classic.

[@blue_blue-1]

Too brutal, in my opinion.

[@knokname6466]

@@blue_blue-1 Not sissified enough for your sensibilities, huh?

[@knokname6466]

@Ivan Schlotzky Just showing the bar tender how rude he was-- kind of similar to returning the favor.

[@Jay-tq6nj]

The whole series is about 10 or so hours long and there is not one bad scene in the entire movie. Truly a classic that could never be remade. All star cast that put on probably one of their best performances of their career, in my opinion.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

It's roughly 6 hours, not 10 hours. it's 4 parts each about 1:30 to 1:40 long.

[@butt5ful]

8 hours. 4 episodes. 2 hours each.

[@templar8787]

Hour and a half per episode; 4x1.5=6 hours

[@davidwallace6031]

As ive probably said before- ive read thousands of books and never has an actor nailed the character so perfect as robert duvall in tbe translation to film with tommy lee jones a very very close second

[@freebird97hd]

​@@butt5fulNope, 6 hours running time. Maybe 8 with commercials.

[@dontuno]

Without doubt the best ever western then and now. Thanks for posting and reminding me I must watch the series again.

[@CryloWolf]

This movie all time greatest western I’ve ever seen, I got the entirety on DVD, and me and my mom would watch it all the way through all the time and never get bored of it, and one of those movies that made me cry like a baby, best 6 hours of my life

[@maryannjames3859]

Love that scene from Lonesome Dove as well. Lonesome Dove is my favorite western of all-time, and Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones are two of my favorite actors - perfect casting!

[@georgesalmas4582]

Evil confronted by Good. Clear and unapologetic. Beyond wonderful.

[@randymiller3949]

I can't count all the times I have watched this AWESOMELY AMAZING show. Lonesome Dove was my dad's favorite movie & everytime he watched it, I watched it with him...now I watch like he did...especially in the fall. Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@63bplumb]

The attributes of this scene are obvious. However the other part I really liked was that there was only ONE person that could step in and bring him under control! NOW THAT's friendship!

[@gretchennelson9965]

Exactly. No one but Gus.

[@RB-tx4mn]

Yes! Notice the way Woodrow pats Gus' leg, signaling that's he's calm and in his right mind again.

[@jeffhale2278]

Likely prevented a murder charge.

[@robbarnes9047]

Yes! And if you watch carefully, you can see that when Woodrow recognizes that it is Gus, he pats Gus's leg to let him know. It is little details like that that make this such a classic.

[@mikeplatts2603]

One of the very best clips from any western, EVER

[@tfp0052]

I agree. When I think of Lonesome Dove, even decades later, this is the scene that always leaps to mind! Great show!

[@jackjohnsen8506]

My favorite was when Gus was in the water with the girl and Blue duck came riding up, and gus started telling her who he was, describing his saddle and how he rode, and then just didn't flinch, and insulted the Blue duck charcter, and smiling...real professional texas ranger stuff, and fearless, but also causious, because of the lady.,.. this is real deal real life, and spot on...gus is a real american hero, and heros sometimes die...sadly...

[@roaddog7080]

This is literally exactly how I imagined this scene while reading the book. It is baffling how well the books imagery is reflected in the motion picture form.

[@davidphilpott31]

From the first time I watched that movie (and it seems so long ago now), this was, is and always will be my favorite part, too. I've borrowed those words before in a couple of biker bars I used to frequent in my much younger and dumber days. Now I'm older (65) and at least somewhat wiser and I tend to think about things a little harder. Sort of like playing the tape all the way through. It all seems to hurt a lot more and a lot longer now. It's easier to do my drinking at home on the front porch where I can reminisce and tell stories like this to anyone who will listen. Thanks for posting this.

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello David how are you doing

[@anthonyperez5757]

One of the few actors who rides and looks so natural on a horse. Years of polo and working with horses. He just looks like he is part of a horse when riding. No flopping arms etc.

[@wheelmanstan]

ever see him in 3 burials? he's amazing, unique for sure

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

Thats how we judge them too here in Australia.

[@kellyBorgman]

Would have loved to be there, watching the mini series get made. Saddened i missed it.

[@billmerkle2677]

He still does.

[@seeweezeke]

Yea and he mounted and turned that horse perfect. No horse throwing his head around acting up like in most westerns . He knows what he is doing

[@DiannaAtherton]

I have seen Lonesome Dove probably 10 times over the years. I agree. Very powerful scene.

[@DiannaAtherton]

@Louise Sawyer it's like a familiar friend that makes you feel better by the time they leave.

[@jamessmithe5490]

The first time I watched Lonesome Dove I was well into it before I realized that was Tommy Lee Jones. His best performance I think.

[@dechasomswasdi3520]

Me too..

[@krismikewill]

"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." My dad loved that Gus was going to bust him with his gun just in case.

[@sdolsay]

@@krismikewill With his Walker, which weigh's almost 5 lbs.

[@Just1American1966]

I actually thought it was Kenny Rogers at first..

[@brucewayne3602]

he has many but yes !!!

[@theguyinmaine]

I watched that movie 1.5 times before I realize who played Captain Woodrow F. Call, caught it in the voice. Tommy Lee and Robert Devall, there was never a better match in a movie. Excellent acting.

[@thenarrator1984]

I don't really like tommy lee jones but in this and in the fugitive... He's perfect

[@theguyinmaine]

@@thenarrator1984 agree

[@nancykisser]

@@thenarrator1984 he’s also perfect in Coal Miner’s Daughter.

[@tomsampson8084]

The opening credits didn't give you a clue?

[@theguyinmaine]

@@tomsampson8084 never read them, I listen and watch the movie.

[@ninaedison3008]

Best damn Western ever made. No other Western has come close since! RIP Robert Ulrich 🖤

[@billmerkle2677]

Bob's buried up near Picton ,Ontario Canada I hear from people up there. Good man.

[@ninaedison3008]

I don't know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichaelRobinson-e3v]

Try Broken Trail

[@ninaedison3008]

Yes, that's a good one, but not on the same scale. 😉

[@stevekynard6658]

Even after all these years and watching it a dozen times or more, I still get choked up when Gus dies.

[@jackjohnsen8506]

His last words.... "It was a real party, huh woodrow?"

[@LowCountryMack]

One of "The Best" westerns in film history, 'Hands Down'... 'Pour us a drink Woodrow. Talkin to you always did make me thirsty'...👍

[@terrytenney4175]

You ain't getting my other leg .

[@PAlex-us4ov]

Listening to the Audiobook at the moment, and it is quite an epic story. Will watch the movie after I finish it. Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, first published in 1985.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Agreed. A great Western. You don't want it to end. All the acting is great. Then there's also a really fine Western you occasionally see on television called "Will Penny". Also a little known but really good one with Burt Reynolds called "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing". (Cat Dancing is the name of the Native American woman Burt Reynold's character loved.) There's also "Jeremiah Johnson." And don't forget "Hombre" with Paul Newman.

[@LowCountryMack]

@@elizabethlinsay9193 "Absolutely", two great movies. Jeremiah Johnson is one of my favorites. Gotta admit I forgot about Burt in 'The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing' Gonna have to give it a look once again. Latest one I've seen on Netflix is 'Hostiles' with Christian Bale. It's truly a great western in my opinion.👍

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Swindell Mack: I'll look for "Hostiles". Thank you.

[@rogerboatwright4300]

My favorite scene but a close second is when Gus was dying and Call touches his head and says Augustus. Gets me every time.

[@geoseward]

Agreed

[@terryderush7066]

Roger Boatwright Love this movie so much I named my son Augustus. (Gus)

[@MrIndyjoe]

My favorite scene also. It demonstrates the life of a man who lived by honor and chose his own path and did not follow the crowd. My father was such a man. We need more men like that in today's world.

[@terryderush7066]

Joe Farley We have men like that just look in the mere, one will be looking back at you. We are men of our father.

[@duanehall4311]

Aye god woodrow....its been one hell of a party....

[@jackienosbisch3179]

I believe this was the greatest film of the twentieth century

[@forrestcline9394]

This was also my favorite scene in Lonesome Dove! Wow...boy did I love this movie. I bet I've watched it over 20 times.

[@robinmanning8244]

I've never felt about anything else like I do for Lonesome Dove. I'm OLD, from West Virginia, and I prefer the Western genre. With all that said.....the quote, "I hate rude behavior in a man. Won't tolerate it". Well that's just classic, these portrayals are surley LEGENDARY. PERFECT CASTING. ENOUGH SAID RDM

[@wheelmanstan]

ever see it on blue ray, it's like seeing it for the first time again

[@bgorg1]

The music now with good sound equipment is moving

[@Elite59]

I agree. I also like how after he says, "I hate rude behavior in a man. Won't tolerate it". He tips he hat to the women and the families.

[@markurbancowboy]

Yep, loved this movie. This movie had everything. I loved the friendship between Gus and Captain Call.

[@kymofungi2986]

I remember watching this each night as it came out in a 5 or 7day series years ago, imprinted on my brain forever... so good

[@markallen6818]

I taped every episode and still have them on VHS tapes.My Dad Loved this Western.

[@freebird97hd]

​@@markallen6818Same

[@brucekennon4017]

Bruce Kennon One of the greatest westerns ever that reflects what made this country great. Men of strength, righteousness, determination, fairness and vision. Can’t ask for more.

[@hubertwells9471]

There are several scenes in that movie that move me emotionally. That was certainly one. Robert Duvall is a wonderful actor who will most certainly go down in history with the best of them!

[@markallen6818]

He was made for Westerns and this was one of His Best.

[@pictosantones]

When this came out, I was riding for a ranch in Montana on the divide. Couldn't get TV. Was another 20 years before I saw it. My favorite by far....

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

T.L.J. had been a Rodeo Participator.

[@almostsk8terjamie]

There are a set of two VHS tapes you can buy (back in the day) for an old VCR, this is how I saw the whole 16 hour lonesome dove move in one day, back in 1991.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

They say it’s a cattleman’s paradise.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 He was born in the only city in Texas with a suspension bridge and was Al Gore’s roommate in college.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@donkeysaurusrex7881 Too bad about Gore for roommate. A dirty job but somebody had to do it.

[@buckjohnson1119]

I enjoyed the Novel immensely, and the movie was so close to the book. The musical Score for Lonesome Dove was quite good, also.

[@blogengeezer4507]

'Comanche Moon' was filmed as close to the book as possible. Problem caused failure of film, the PC crowd tossed the very best parts, the true action, as recorded in diaries of survivors, all went into the trash. The real life action, the brutal rapes, tortures, maimings, slaughters, flew in the face of the narrative they are pursuing of 'The Noble Native American'... Worked background for several weeks, set south of Santa Fe NM..

[@buckjohnson1119]

@@blogengeezer4507 Yes, Blue Duck was a beastly character right to the end, also in Lonesome Dove.

[@kelleymcbride4633]

This series gets better every single time I watch it. Woodrow and Augustus are 2 of my favorite characters in all of cinema!

[@riosamba2882]

Forever an amazing scene, no matter how many times I’ve watched it.

[@bjusticeforever]

Love the way he shakes the tool at the soldiers, then tosses it at their feet. Great scene.

[@josephbishop1146]

branding iron!

[@knokname6466]

@@josephbishop1146 No, he'd dropped the branding iron and grabbed a shoeing tong at the anvil.

[@jimhice7485]

Shoe&nail puller he tossed the iron for it

[@raimundotorres44]

@@jimhice7485 Looks more like a hoof tester.

[@brettsoyars4341]

All Woodrow would of had of done was ask a few questions to them. & he'd find out that they'd been hassling Dish trying to get him to sell them his horse. I think he would've been more madder towards them.

[@chardtomp]

It's a good thing he clarified his position to the townsfolk. It may not have been clear to them that he was coming down on the side of politeness!

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

@Sam LaVerne I haven't heard Politeness Man referenced in years! Hilarious. Also Stern stole his Farman bit from a National Lampoon magazine piece and as far as I remember never credited it to National Lampoon. Douchebag.

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

Fartman that is.

[@painkiller1968]

Awesome stuff. Great mini series. Duvall and Jones are so perfect in their roles.

[@edwardparsons5316]

Lonesome dove it's just such a great story about friend's, lover's, enemy's and loyalty coupled with a great mix of humanity, sadness, happiness and passion, what else is in a good yarn. Woodrow summed it up perfectly with his response to the journo at the end. I Love and enjoyed the adventure of the Dove.

[@walterrussell6584]

I knew what scene it was before I clicked on it. Its my all time favorite series and thats my favorite scene as well. Rip could learn a thing or 2 from Capt Call.

[@luvlgs1]

one of the greatest ever. Duvall's character is iconic, the witty man of action. awesome

[@tourdedogue4952]

I think Woodrow holding Gus's head when he's just a corpse and almost got lost in the river. That summed up their relationship right there.

[@tomsmith5216]

Duvall in Open Range and Broken Trail are 2 more excellent performances in western movies.

[@royhoco5748]

and that is what is called a "attitude adjustment"

[@hardright3759]

Damn straight

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

With kind regards....Bocephus. 😀

[@rhikdavis]

@@dagr.johnsen2164 It'll work every time....

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

@@rhikdavis Yeah.. ...with kicks in the shin and sev'ral bites from RinTinTin...

[@elpadre1156]

A.K.A a good old country a$$ whoopin’

[@coleparker]

One of my favorite movies; especially after I turned 60 since I could relate more to their ages and remembrances.

[@Maelli535]

Robert Duvall names Lonesome Dove as his favourite acting role, as well - and that is some praise, among all the roles he's had.

[@barrellracer]

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[@robertrstevens]

One time in an interview on The Late Show Robert Duvall said that friends had given him a collection of pictures depicting several scenes from 'Lonesome Dove', his favorite role, and that the pictures are displayed throughout his house.

[@brucedelaplain7138]

I've also read that Tomorrow (1972, same year as The Godfather) was one of his personal favorites. And it is an excellent performance in a little known film. But Lonesome Dove is my favorite.

[@Maelli535]

@@brucedelaplain7138 Me too, it's perfect, even the music gets to me - every time!

[@virginiapeterson704]

Got two puppies at the first of the year. A male and a female from the same litter. Sent out a text to our children for names of famous pairs. Both sent us, without communication between them, the same two names, Gus and Clara from Lonesome Dove. Gus and Clara it is! They are deserving of the names too!

[@PeteWMCD]

best fight scene ever to portray the emotion of a man in the 'zone'

[@stevenbrown1888]

Best moment of that scene, the threat has been removed Enter Gus, "Woodrow! It's me! It's me! It's me Augustus!" Tommy Lee takes in the moment then emotionally lands, like superman after a titan battle in the sky. He becomes a regular guy for short time to check on his son. Gus tells the army to, "take up your man and go." while Woodrow ascends to his position as the atlas of the story. I think it was brilliantly played.

[@GreatOldOne9866]

That wasn’t a fight scene. That was a, “beat em till he’s dead,” scene. It’s been years since I’ve seen the series so I don’t remember much, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he did die after being plowed like that.

[@PeteWMCD]

@@GreatOldOne9866 its a film he wont be dead...

[@GreatOldOne9866]

@@PeteWMCD he’d be dead if they wrote it that way.

[@michaelsmith680]

We need Woodrow in today's world

[@punch6832]

This scene and the “dawdling service” scene are the best.

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

That's right they won"t tolerate dawdling service ice or rude behavior. They also expect some respect.

[@boonyboony100]

This scene is the heart of the whole show, I'd say. I love how Larry tells this story, at first is seems inconsequential, after time it becomes great.

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

Watched this with my grandad, loved every moment of it!

[@robertlivingston1634]

Love that scene but I don't want to miss Gus wack a surly bartender either.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Attended Junior & Senior High School with the " surly Bartender ". Nice fellow & dedicated actor.

[@charlesdow4802]

That's my favorite scene I especially like when Woodrow calmly backs up because he knows Gus is going to kick that surly sobs ass

[@brucetucker4847]

Whackin' a surly bartender ain't much of a crime.

[@dlighted8861]

Good one and a great scene.

[@mdcraig62]

"Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago..."

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

This mini series was so good, that I am at a loss finding adequate words to praise it.

[@garland1962]

I had to read the books after seeing this masterfully made mini- series. They did not disappoint.

[@triciaolpin3699]

Just finished reading Larry McMurtry’s “Lonesome Dove”. I think I’ve read it front to back 10 times over the years. Loved the mini series too. I thought they did a wonderful casting the series. Wonderful job casting the film adaptation.

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

I remember watching this as it originally aired. The scene that got me was when the young Irish guy was afraid to cross the river, finally starts to cross, gets into river full of water moccasin snakes. The slow motion bites looked so realistic.

[@saddleridge4364]

yeah, that will give you nightmares, those da mn snakes.

[@fleebee3639]

My favorite scene too. They originally wanted Robert Duval to play Woodrow, but he said he'd only do the series if he could play Gus. I don't think it would have worked out any better. Both were perfect for the parts they played.

[@almostsk8terjamie]

" What do you need legs for?" "All you wanna do is sit on the porch and drank whiskey all the day long!" Its a super great movie.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@j_dane9519]

I like to kick a pig from time to time!

[@styx53ocean]

One of the few TV movies that was as good as or better than the book!

[@acedawg278]

"If you want to think something,why don't you think the roof back up on that barn,instead of sittin'in the shade all day?"

[@wtsgnon]

I watch it at LEAST 2 times a year.Probably more like 4 or 5.I don't recall being so moved in so many ways from a movie before.What a movie.What a movie.

[@orangewarm1]

Probably my favourite scene too. The friendship is so close its not threatened when he lasoos him. Has his gun butt out ready to knock Woodrow out.

[@paulmcgrath552]

Great acting, great directing. My favorite action scene in the series

[@juniorsaunders2694]

I think in today's society, we could use some Woodrow F Call

[@joshpitts7256]

Amen

[@david9783]

I think we could use a whole lot of them!

[@jimbishop7436]

Amen, I guess that is when men were men.

[@timan2039]

​@@jimbishop7436 Fictional?

[@leodwinak]

Back when a man's actions could bring immediate consequences. Not everyone ran to get or waited for the law to come sort things out. Technically the cavelry was the highest federal authority above the local sherif if there was one. But the cavelry officer did not have legal right under the constitution to requisition the man's horse. He tried to use intimidation and then violence. His proxy overstepped and received some pushback.

[@intuitive7274]

I HATE RUDE BEHAVIOR IN A MAN. I WILL NOT TOLERATE IT.

[@yaakw]

😐😐😐 The US cavalry

[@kjd7351]

Evidently, lots of people haven't gotten the message.

[@sweetjrewing5435]

I hate when morons repeat lines in movies 🙄

[@dukenewcombe5226]

@@sweetjrewing5435 U R a numb Knutz

[@manuelwatts1864]

Capt. Woodrow Call ... Master of the subtle art of communication that requires no translation ...

[@donaldfrederick1557]

The book is 1000 pages and a great read. Enjoyed every page. Worth the time to read it.

[@karengordon6610]

I think we can all agree this was the best scene in the movie

[@dwightsmith4641]

If you had read the book you would understand that this was the first time Woodrow had started to accept the fact that Newt was his son. Woodrow would never admit it anywhere in the books, however he did place Newt in charge in his absence later on. Pea likened this as Woodrow’s treating Newt like family. The books give you a more complete picture of the motivations of each character.

[@karengordon6610]

Dwight Smith yWow really? Thanks

[@shibbuyadav4851]

Inded

[@Uclabob1]

Great scene, but the bartender's "dawdling service" is the best

[@deebullock9284]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie!!! Could watch it all day long!!!!!

[@danemoore9277]

Hate rude behavior in man won't tolerate. Have the same feelings myself

[@63bplumb]

Except now days the law would hold your arms as this A$$bucket kicked you in the balls!

[@danemoore9277]

@@63bplumb I guess I don't understand stand what your saying

[@danemoore9277]

@Gideons Word you sir need to educate yourself. The cops didn't charge them. all cops do is to detain the suspect. Not charge

[@WatchyertopknowAhhhGrizz1964]

A switch is flicked, and Call goes into destruction mode, seeing red, where nothing but achieving death will stop him, or being clubbed to his senses by McCrae; Call regains his composure and offers a humble but firm explanation of his actions and ethics. An excellent scene; one of the best filmed.

[@jeffw1246]

Yup, I don't like rude behavior in anybody. Problem now is you can't correct it without getting into trouble.

[@sean100ify]

One of the best shows on television ever, loved it, and thank you for showing this scene

[@larrysmith1568]

Woodrow never hit him with his fists. He used the tools available.

[@jdcahill1926]

I love how he gives it a little waggle first to make sure it’s up to the job🤣

[@jdcahill1926]

So many good scenes- my personal favourite is when gus informs blue duck that Coll will be back shortly “you can wait over in the shade- if you’re able once me and you get through “👍

[@artnouveau4332]

Only way to fight why bust your knuckles on his head

[@johnderekmitchell1510]

Seems he forgot he was armed but I suppose if anyone else cleared leather he would have remembered real quick.

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

He didn't to bloody his nice outfit.

[@wheelmanstan]

imagine the work that went into that scene, and only tommy could pull it off, the scene is very important because it shows you his love of newt and his trauma from the war

[@El_Jackalope]

The war? They were Texas Rangers during the Civil War. Do you mean the war against the Indians?