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Directed by | Brent Christy |
Written by | William Shockley |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Legend of 5 Mile Cave is an American western film, starring Jill Wagner, Adam Baldwin and Jet Jurgensmeyer. It premiered on June 9, 2019,[1][2] and was produced by INSP.[3][4]
Following its airing on US cable television, the film became available on a number of streaming platforms.
Plot
[edit]The film stars Jill Wagner, who plays the role of Susan, a widowed mother attempting to save the family farm from foreclosure. It is set in the 1920s in Kentucky. The film starts when a peculiar man arrives at the farm wanting to rent a room. The mysterious man is played by Adam Baldwin, and over time, he begins to bond with Susan's son, played by Jet Jurgensmeyer.[5] He recounts the stories from the 1800s of the legendary gunslinger, Shooter Green, played by Jeremy Sumpter. It is shot over two timelines, past and present before the two timelines collide. The man's secrets could help save the farm.[6]
Main cast
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Reception
[edit]As of 2022, The Legend of 5 Mile Cave has a rating of 4.4/5 on Amazon Prime.[8] Once Upon a Time in a Western gave the film 4 out of 5, stating it was "a well-done, well-acted family Western that’s longer on story than action and still manages to be quite entertaining."[9] Cowboys & Indians magazine referred to the film as an "old-fashioned, family-friendly western."[10] The Dove Foundation and also La Vanguardia, and others,[11] gave the film a positive review.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "INSP Announces the Premiere of The Legend of 5 Mile Cave". Bloomberg. April 23, 2019.
- ^ Crowley, Samantha (June 4, 2019). "10 Questions with The Legend of 5 Mile Cave's Jill Wagner". Cowgirl magazine.
- ^ Thompson, Luke Y. "The Legend of 5 Mile Cave maker favours classic western values". MovieMaker.
- ^ ""The Legend of 5 Mile Cave" Set to Premiere on INSP on Sunday, June 9th". WFLA-TV.
- ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (June 14, 2019). "Jet Jurgensmeyer Announces Debut Album". Broadway World.
- ^ Ellenbogen, Rachael (June 9, 2019). "Why Jill Wagner's 'Legend Of 5 Mile Cave' Movie Was A Bucket List Item". International Business Times.
- ^ Dube Wilson, Stephanie. "Mystery 101 cast stories & locations". Heavy.com.
- ^ "Legend of 5 Mile Cave". Amazon Prime.
- ^ Franklin, Mark (October 27, 2019). "The Legend of 5 Mile Cave". Once Upon a Time in a Western.
- ^ Leydon, Joe (June 7, 2019). "Adam Baldwin stars in "The Legend of 5 Mile Cave"". Cowboys & Indians.
- ^ "Film Review of Legend of 5 Mile Cave". The Native Cowgirl.
- ^ "The Legend of 5 Mile Cave". La Vanguardia.
- ^ "The Legend of 5 Mile Cave review". The Dove Foundation.