First Cow

A skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon and soon begins to collaborate with a Chinese immigrant on a successful business.

First Cow
United States 2019
  • Czech
121 min.
12+
  • This film is available until 10. 6. 2026 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.
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A taciturn loner and skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.

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Credits
Director: Kelly Reichardt
Based on: Jonathan Raymond
Screenplay: Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt
Cinematography: Christopher Blauvelt
Music: William Tyler
Sound: Leslie Shatz
Editing: Kelly Reichardt
Production Design: Anthony Gasparro
Producer: Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani
Costumes: April Napier
Cast: John Magaro, Ewen Bremner, Toby Jones, Orion Lee, René Auberjonois, Scott Shepherd, Todd A. Robinson, John Keating, Ted Rooney
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  • This film is available until 10. 6. 2026 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.