Here, robert redford plays reallife writer bill bryson, embarking upon a similar trek along the appalachian trail, with grizzled old friend stephen katz nick nolte, in a role originally. Robert redford proves age is nothing but a number in. Robert redford straps on a backpack in his latest star turn by matthew kassel 090115 6. A walk in the woods starring robert redford is bill brysons tale of two old goats who hike portions of the appalachian trail before they kick the bucket. Robert redford heads from sundance to the appalachian trail with this years sundance film festival winding down saturday, robert redford says his next project is a walk in the woods. Robert redford, nick nolte, emma thompson, nick offerman. Redford, a founder of the sundance film festival, also served as a producer on a walk in the woods and was the driving force behind bringing it from bookshelf to big screen.
A walk in the woods at bryn mawr film institute in robert redford and nick noltes appalachian trail buddy comedy, two old white men bicker. The appalachian 2015 robert redford, nick nolte movie hd. Robert redford and nick nolte return for a walk in the woods. Robert redford to star in film version of a walk in the. Larry charles directing a walk in the woods with robert. This film is about sedentary folks getting off their butts and hitting the trail. Robert redford heads from sundance to the appalachian trail. Apr 08, 20 robert redford to star in film version of a walk in the woods director richard linklater is set to take on bill brysons beloved travel memoir about hiking the appalachian trail. A walk in the woods stars robert redford and nick nolte. I expected more from a robert redford film, but like the character he portrays, he is past his prime. Robert redford on aging, curiosity and a walk in the woods.
A travel writer decides to hike the appalachian trail and enlists his longestranged best friend, a wisecracking recovering alcoholic, to tag along. A walk in the woods stars robert redford, nick nolte in adaptation of bill brysons appalachian trail memoir robert redford, left, and nick nolte in a walk in the woods. The director of borat and former writer of star wars episode vii are teaming up to bring robert redford and nick nolte into nature. Appalachian trail braces for increasing number of hikers. The film adaptation of author bill brysons memoir of the same name.
A walk in the woods the appalachian trail a walk in the woods take a hike with a legendary cast sounds of a walk in the woods robert redfords call to action psa take a hike trailtips explore the appalachian trail outakes. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail is a 1998 autobiographical book by travel writer bill bryson, describing his attempt to walk the appalachian trail with his friend stephen katz. Robert redford hikes the appalachian trail in trailer for comedy a walk in the woods robert redford sets out to hike the appalachian trail in a walk in the woods. A movie starring robert redford and nick nolte based upon the popular appalachian trail book a walk in the woods by bill bryson will have its debut on january 23, 2015 at the sundance film festival in utah.
Seventeen years after the books publication, a film version has been released starring robert redford as bryson, nick nolte as his friend stephen katz, and emma thompson. Robert redford stars as bill bryson and nick nolte as stephen katz in a walk in the woods, a film about two men attempting to travel the appalachian trail. Robert redford may be 79, but the actor, director and environmental activist isnt slowing down. Whiteblaze whiteblaze articles appalachian trail in the news rss feeds robert redford heads from sundance to the appalachian trail cbc. The movie, a walk in the woods, based upon the affable appalachian trail book by bill bryson, premiered at the sundance film festival in utah on friday, january 23. Hes now living in new hampshire and while walking around his neighbourhood discovers a section of the 2,200 mile appalachian trail which spans the distance between georgia and maine, u. May 27, 2015 check out the very first a walk in the woods trailer in which robert redford and nick nolte attempt to hike the appalachian trail. Redford stars with nick nolte in this film based on bill brysons 1998 chronicle of hiking the appalachian trail with an old friend. Robert redford has decided to direct a walk in the woods, a project. Robert redford to star in film version of a walk in the woods director richard linklater is set to take on bill brysons beloved travel memoir about hiking the appalachian trail. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trail s history, and. The appalachian trail film, a walk in the woods starring robert redford, debuts at the sundance film festival, 12315, adapted from bill brysons book. Now that robert redford s cinematic rendition is looking forward to its world premier this week, the atc anticipates a surge in interest. From what was shown in the trailer, the stars were robert redford.
A walk in the woods official trailer 2015 robert redford, nick. With robert redford, nick nolte, emma thompson, mary steenburgen. Sep 01, 2015 robert redford, left, stars as travel writer bill bryson and nick nolte as longtime pal stephen katz hiking 2,118 miles along the appalachian trail in a walk in the woods. Robert redford, left, stars as travel writer bill bryson and nick nolte as longtime pal stephen katz hiking 2,118 miles along the appalachian trail. Redford, who also will star opposite nick nolte, has long wanted to make a film adaptation of bill brysons bestselling book.
Robert redford and nick nolte hike the appalachian trail this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Now that robert redfords cinematic rendition is looking forward to its world premier this week, the atc anticipates a surge in interest. A walk in the woods director on robert redford putting. Going in, youve got to figure a film that teams dashing redford with decrepit nick nolte stumbling along as an odd couple hiking the appalachian trail at would have more than its share of crowdpleasing moments. Robert redford s 2015 movie a walk in the woods release date is september 2 is about hiking the appalachian trail at and rediscovering america. After spending two decades in england, bill bryson robert redford. With select movies these days you dont have any time because the budgets so low. Amiable yet less compelling than any road trip movie starring robert redford. In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, bill bryson academy award winner robert redford, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife academy award winner emma. Although many of the scenes with the grouchy katz and erudite bryson feel improvised. I suppose that if i had not associated the movie with the book,i should have. Based on bill brysons bestseller, the movie costars emma thompson. Robert redford as bill bryson and nick nolte as his friend katz in. A walk in the woods 2015 bill bryson robert redford and stephen katz nick nolte atop mcafee knob along the appalachian trail 2015 broad green pictures, photo by frank masi.
Appalachian trail authorities say they expect the movie to trigger a rise in the number of hikers on the trail. Watch a walk in the woods trailer starring robert redford. May 27, 2015 robert redford decides it would be great idea to undertake a trek along the 2100plusmile appalachian trail with old high school buddy nick nolte in this sundance 2015 entry. There was no rehearsal, we sat around a table and talked a little. Sep 02, 2015 ken kwapis tells thr about his first time shooting with drones, nick nolte putting him in a headlock and atlanta standing in for the appalachian trail. Using wild s influence as an indicator, ron tipton, the executive director of the appalachian trail conservancy, predicts a record number of hikers using the appalachian trail, to the tune of about 3 million.
Amiable yet less compelling than any road trip movie starring robert redford and nick nolte should be, a walk in the woods is ultimately a bit too pedestrian. His new film a walk in the woods opens in theaters tomorrow. Aug 31, 2015 a walk in the woods with robert redford and nick nolte is a broad comedy and a touching rumination on aging and living life to the fullest. Robert redford heads from sundance to the appalachian trail cbc. Few movies come as frontloaded with good will as a walk in the woods, robert redfords new film based on the bestselling 1998 book by bill bryson. Based on bill brysons bestseller, the movie costars emma thompson, mary. Asheville, nc prweb september 04, 2015 the appalachian trail will see an increase in hikers after a walk in the woods opens in theaters today across the country, and broad green pictures, distributor of the film has partnered with the appalachian trail conservancy atc and other national organizations in an effort to promote best practices and protect the trail. A walk in the woods director on robert redford putting film on. A walk in the woods is based on bill brysons travel book about attempting to hike the 2,200mile appalachian trail in the us with an old friend. A movie starring robert redford and nick nolte based upon the popular appalachian trail book a walk in the woods by bill bryson will have its debut on january 23, 2015 at the sundance film festival in utah the movie will be released to the public in belgium on august 19 and in the netherlands on august 20, 2015. Robert redford and nick nolte are far from typical pensioners in a trailer for the new adventure comedy a walk in the woods. Carved into the log wall is an appalachian trail map showing the trail and their present location. Learn how the appalachian trail conservancy is putting proactive measures in place to help manage the expected increase in hiker usage. Sep 18, 2015 with the film of bill brysons book a walk in the woods in cinemas the uss appalachian trail is braced for more hikers.
A walk in the woods is a 2015 american biographical comedydrama film directed by ken kwapis and starring robert redford, nick. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to preserve and manage the appalachian trail ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. A walk in the woods the appalachian trail clip youtube. Robert redford hikes the appalachian trail in trailer for. Blotto and sundance hike the appalachian trail observer.
The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trails history, and the surrounding sociology, ecology, trees, plants. Robert redford heads from sundance to the appalachian. No release date has been set for when a walk in the woods will be in american theaters for the rest. Iowa born bill bryson robert redford, author of travel, science, and various other books, has returned to america after living in england for some years. After spending two decades in england, bill bryson robert redford returns to the u. Once he commits to walking the appalachian trail, he seeks a traveling companion. Based on the 1998 bookmemoir of the same name by bill bryson, it was released on september 2, 2015, by broad green pictures.
Ken kwapis tells thr about his first time shooting with drones, nick nolte putting him in a headlock and atlanta standing in for the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail conservancy a walk in the woods. Robert redford decides it would be great idea to undertake a trek along the 2100plusmile appalachian trail with old high school buddy nick nolte in. A road movie without a road, a walk in the woods is based on travel writerhumorist bill brysons memoir of hiking the appalachian trail, at a time when bryson was at least a decade younger than. Movie debut of a walk in the woods starring robert redford. Jun 12, 2017 when a walk in the woods, bill brysons popular account of his own thruhike, was published in 1998, it similarly turned heads to the appalachian trail. Larry charles borat, seinfeld will direct a walk in the woods. The movie, a walk in the woods, based upon the affable appalachian trail book by bill bryson, premiered at the sundance film festival in utah on friday, january 23, 2015. Robert redford straps on a backpack in his latest star turn. A walk in the woods is the tale of a writer looking for his next great adventure, but recognizing that he may have seen his final adventure already.
The film a walk in the woods will open in theaters on 9215. Appalachian trail welcomes careful hikers and movie fans this article is more than 4 years old with the film of bill brysons book a walk in the woods in cinemas the uss appalachian trail. Nick nolte and robert redford hit the appalachian trail in a walk in the woods. That time robert redford and nick nolte took a hike. A walk in the woods is a 2015 american biographical comedydrama film directed by ken kwapis and starring robert redford, nick nolte and emma thompson.
Check out the very first a walk in the woods trailer in which robert redford and nick nolte attempt to hike the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail welcomes careful hikers and movie fans. Its not quite grumpy old men on the appalachian trail, but a walk in the woods mines the memoir by bill bryson for the story of two old guys, played by robert redford and nick nolte, as. That time robert redford and nick nolte took a hike through. You wont be surprised to hear that a walk in the woods features a snowstorm and a. A walk in the woods with robert redford finds film. A walk in the woods director on robert redford putting film. After 10 years in development, the film version of brysons elegantly meandering travelogue about his middleaged attempt on the appalachian trail a. While most of the film locations are in georgia near the southern end of the 2,174mile trail, the biggest landmark in north carolina that you. Filming locations for a walk in the woods with robert redford.
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