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Brokeback Mountain (2005)

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Brokeback Mountain
R
Drama
Romance
Western

Ennis and Jack are two shepherds who develop a sexual and emotional relationship. Their relationship becomes complicated when both of them get married to their respective girlfriends.

Release Date
September 10, 2005
Director
Ang Lee
Cast
Heath Ledger , Jake Gyllenhaal , Randy Quaid , Valerie Planche , Michelle Williams , Anne Hathaway
Runtime
134 minutes
Main Genre
Drama
Writers
Annie Proulx , Larry McMurtry , Diana Ossana
Studio
Focus Features
Tagline
Love is a force of nature

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