The Sacketts (1979): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Sacketts is a 1979 western directed by Robert Totten, starring Sam Elliott as Tell Sacket, Tom Selleck and Pat Buttram. It runs 4 hours. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Runtime
- 4h (240 min)
- Director
- Robert Totten
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netter-Scott Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sacketts About?
The premise of The Sacketts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A traditional sagebrush saga adapted from Louis L’Amour’s novels “Sackett” and “The Daybreakers,” it follows the three Sackett brothers as they ride into post‑Civil War New Mexico. They pursue wealth, avenge a family murder, drive cattle across the frontier, and battle to uphold law and order.
The Sacketts Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- tv mini series
- 19th century
- post american civil war
- reference to arizona
- classical western
- epic western
- man in a bathtub
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
- brother brother relationship
- imperialism
- santa fe new mexico
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- panning for gold
- gunslinger
- cattle drive
- abilene kansas
- covered wagon
- card shark
- card playing
Where to Watch The Sacketts
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Sacketts Cast & Characters
Sam Elliott leads the cast as Tell Sacket, with Tom Selleck as Orrin Sackett and Pat Buttram as Tuthill. Directed by Robert Totten; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Totten
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Sam Elliott as Tell Sacket -
Tom Selleck as Orrin Sackett - Pat Buttram as Tuthill
- Jeff Osterhage as Tyrel Sackett
Also Starring in The Sacketts
· 31 more- James O'Connell Long Higgins
- Slim Pickens Jack Bigelow
- James Gammon Wes Bigelow
- Ben Johnson Cap Rountree
- Glenn Ford Tom Sunday
- John Vernon Jonathan Pritts
- Marcy Hanson Laura Pritts
- Ana Alicia Drusilla
- Gilbert Roland Don Luis Alvarado
- Shug Fisher Purgatorie Barkeep
- Paul Koslo Kid Newton
- Wendy Rastattar Ange Kerry
- Gene Evans Benson Bigelow
- Jack Elam Ira Bigelow
- L.Q. Jones Belden
- Mercedes McCambridge Ma Sackett
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- Ruth Roman Rosie
- Lee de Broux Simpson
- Buck Taylor Reed Carney
- Don Collier L.P. Seeker
- Brian Libby Durango
- Bill Hart Rodale
- Frank Ramírez Juan Torres
- Monique St. Pierre Delilah
- Ramon Chavez Pete Romero
- Tom Waters Hobes
- Henry Capps Boyd
- Mai Gray The Harlot
- Kimo Owens Fetterson
- Malcolm Watt Preacher
- Pamela Earnhardt Mary
The Sacketts Plot Summary
What happens in The Sacketts from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three brothers from Tennessee, the sons of Welsh immigrants, Tell Sackett, [Tom Selleck], Orrin Sackett, [Pat Buttram], and Tyrel Sackett, [Jeff Osterhage], are brought together by a series of tragic events that unfold during Orrin’s wedding. Each brother has a distinct background and personality that shapes their actions and decisions throughout their adventures in the Old West.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sacketts, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Sacketts?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Tell Sackett in the film?
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The Sacketts FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Sacketts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sacketts?
The Sacketts runs 4 hours (240 minutes).
Who directed The Sacketts?
The Sacketts was directed by Robert Totten.
More films by Robert Totten Who is in the cast of The Sacketts?
The Sacketts stars Sam Elliott as Tell Sacket, Tom Selleck as Orrin Sackett and Pat Buttram as Tuthill, among 35 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Sacketts?
In the US, The Sacketts is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Sacketts have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sacketts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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