Tall Tale

About Tall Tale

Released in 1995, 'Tall Tale' is a spirited adventure film steeped in American folklore and tradition. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, the movie combines fantasy and reality to weave an enchanting tale set in the Wild West. The protagonist is a young boy named Daniel Hackett (Nick Stahl), who embarks on an imaginative quest with larger-than-life folk heroes to save his family farm from a greedy industrialist.

Making / Production

'Tall Tale' is a production of Walt Disney Pictures, Caravan Pictures, and DIC Entertainment. The film offers a fresh, captivating take on American folktales and brings to life numerous vibrant landscapes from idyllic farmlands to harsh deserts. It presents a clever blend of fantasy and reality, which is made convincing through the high standard of set design, costumes, cinematography, and visual effects.

Actors

• Nick Stahl - Daniel Hackett: Nick Stahl plays the role of a young boy whose vivid dreams become reality. His sincere and relatable portrayal injects warmth and charm into the narrative.
• Patrick Swayze - Pecos Bill: With his enchanting on-screen charisma, Swayze brings the mythical figure of Pecos Bill to life.
• Oliver Platt - Paul Bunyan: Oliver Platt steals the show with his light-hearted and engaging performance as the giant lumberjack.
• Roger Aaron Brown - John Henry: Brown's powerful and charismatic portrayal of the folk legend John Henry adds an extra dimension to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Tall Tale' is also known as 'Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill' in PG versions.
• In some scenes, there are references to Disney rides and attractions related to the famous folklore characters.
• The film was shot in 35 different locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and California.

Quotes

• "You're plumb out of miracles!" - Cal Barker
• "Sometimes, the things that may or may not be true are the things that a man needs to believe in the most." - Pecos Bill
• "Here's to friends, tall tales, and the wisdom of dreams." - Daniel Hackett

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's Original soundtrack was magically put together by Randy Edelman, who brilliantly captured the film's adventurous spirit and epic folkloric essence.
• Tracks include 'Finale', 'Farewell to the Lake', 'The Mine', and 'One Last Wish', among others that perfectly amplify the mood and emotion of their respective scenes.