Was the movie Broken Trail a true story?

Was the movie Broken Trail a true story?

Writer Alan Geoffrion drew on the true-life stories of Nebraska rancher Waldo Haythorn — a friend of Duvall’s — whose grandfather at the turn of the century took a herd of 700 horses to South Dakota, and of Donaldina Cameron, a San Francisco woman who saved over 3,000 Chinese girls from prostitution during that time.

Where was the movie Broken Trail filmed at?

Calgary, Alberta
Broken Trail weaves together two historical events: the British buying horses in the American West in the late 19th century and Chinese women being transported from the West Coast to the interior to serve as prostitutes. The movie was filmed on location in Calgary, Alberta.

What was the movie Broken Trail about?

“Broken Trail,” the adventure of two cowboys who drive a herd of horses more than 1,000 miles in 1897, includes an unusual element: the rescue of five Chinese girls sold into prostitution. “Some were sold for the Boer Wars in South Africa, some for the Cuban conflicts, but they all needed horses.”

How many episodes are there of Broken Trail?

2
Broken Trail/Number of episodes

When was Broken Trail released?

June 25, 2006
Broken Trail/First episode date

Is Broken Trail on Netflix?

Is Broken Trail on Netflix? Unfortunately this serie is not yet available on Netflix.

How old is Duvall?

90 years (January 5, 1931)
Robert Duvall/Age

How can I watch Broken Trail?

Broken Trail streaming: where to watch online? You can buy “Broken Trail” on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Redbox, DIRECTV as download or rent it on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Redbox, DIRECTV online.

Who is streaming Broken Trail?

Watch Broken Trail | Prime Video.

Who are the actors in the movie Broken Trail?

Series Cast Robert Duvall Prentice Ritter 2 episodes, 2006 Thomas Haden Church Tom Harte 2 episodes, 2006 Greta Scacchi Nola Johns 2 episodes, 2006 Chris Mulkey Big Ears 2 episodes, 2006 Rusty Schwimmer Big Rump Kate 2 episodes, 2006

Who are the girls names in Broken Trail?

Unable to bridge the language gap, Prent assigns numbers to the girls, naming Ghee Moon (Jadyn Wong) #1, Mai Ling (Caroline Chan) #2, Sun Fu (Gwendoline Yeo) #3, Ye Fung (Olivia Cheng) #4, and Ging Wa (Valerie Tian) #5.

What happens to the girls in Broken Trail?

Compelled to do the right thing, they take the girls with them as they continue their perilous trek across the frontier, followed by a vicious gang of killers sent by the whorehouse madam who originally paid for the girls.

Who was Print Ritter in the movie Broken Trail?

Robert Duval as Print Ritter carries the film, although all of the performers did good jobs. The storyline was fresh, original and interesting, something I see so seldom these days, it really made it stand out.