Three brothers (Sam Elliott, Tom Selleck, Jeff Osterhage) encounter rustlers and gunslingers on the Texas and New Mexico frontier. Part 1 of two. Rountree: Ben Johnson. Tom Sunday: Glenn Ford. Ma Sackett: Mercedes McCambridge.

2. Part 2120 min · 8.0/10

Conclusion. Orrin and Ty (Jeff Osterhage) try to keep peace between the Americans and the Mexicans, while Tell seeks his fortune in gold. Rountree: Ben Johnson. Tom Sunday: Glenn Ford. Ira Bigelow: Jack Elam. Jack Bigelow: Slim Pickens. Ma Sackett: Mercedes McCambridge.

Season summaries1 season, 2 episodes

Season 1

1979 · 2 episodes · about 4h · TMDB 8.0

1 season, 2 episodes, about 4h in total, from May 15, 1979 to May 16, 1979. Episodes run about 120 min.

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What is it about? The Sacketts

A traditional sagebrush saga based on two novels ("Sackett" and "The Daybreakers") by Louis L'Amour. It focuses on the three Sackett brothers in New Mexico after the Civil War, seeking their fortunes, avenging a family killing, driving cattle, and fighting for law and order.

Genre: western.

Cast and crew The Sacketts

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Creators

Created byLouis L'Amour
Based on the novel byLouis L'Amour
CinematographyJack Whitman
EditingHoward A. Smith
NetworkNBC

Full cast35 cast members across all seasons

Cast:

Sam Elliott · Tell Sacket · 2 ep.
Tom Selleck · Orrin Sackett · 2 ep.
Jeff Osterhage · Tyrel Sackett · 2 ep.
Glenn Ford · Tom Sunday · 2 ep.
Ben Johnson · Cap Rountree · 2 ep.
Gilbert Roland · Don Luis Alvarado · 2 ep.
John Vernon · Jonathan Pritts · 2 ep.
Ruth Roman · Rosie · 2 ep.
Jack Elam · Ira Bigelow · 2 ep.
Gene Evans · Benson Bigelow · 2 ep.
L.Q. Jones · Belden · 2 ep.
Paul Koslo · Kid Newton · 2 ep.
Mercedes McCambridge · Ma Sackett · 2 ep.
Slim Pickens · Jack Bigelow · 2 ep.
Pat Buttram · Tuthill · 2 ep.
James Gammon · Wes Bigelow · 2 ep.
Buck Taylor · Reed Carney · 2 ep.
Lee de Broux · Simpson · 2 ep.
Marcy Hanson · Laura Pritts · 2 ep.
Ana Alicia · Drusilla · 2 ep.
Wendy Rastattar · Ange Kerry · 2 ep.
Shug Fisher · Purgatorie Barkeep · 2 ep.
Frank Ramírez · Juan Torres · 2 ep.
Ramon Chavez · Pete Romero · 2 ep.
Henry Capps · Boyd · 2 ep.
Tom Waters · Hobes · 2 ep.
Brian Libby · Durango · 2 ep.
Kimo Owens · Fetterson · 2 ep.
Mai Gray · The Harlot · 2 ep.
Bill Hart · Rodale · 2 ep.
Monique St. Pierre · Delilah · 2 ep.
Malcolm Watt · Preacher · 2 ep.
Pamela Earnhardt · Mary · 2 ep.
Don Collier · L.P. Seeker · 2 ep.
James O'Connell · Long Higgins · 2 ep.

Crew:

Tambi Larsen · Production Design
Jack Whitman · Director of Photography
Robert Totten · Director
Howard A. Smith · Editor
Douglas Netter · Producer
Douglas Netter · Executive Producer
Jim Byrnes · Executive Producer
Louis L'Amour · Novel
Jim Byrnes · Screenplay

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Details The Sacketts

First episode: May 15, 1979
Last episode: May 16, 1979
Status: miniseries

Network: NBC
Country: United States
Original language: English
Studios: Netter-Scott Productions, Shakalo Enterprises

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does The Sacketts have?

1 season, 2 episodes. The last episode aired May 16, 1979.

Who’s in The Sacketts?

Sam Elliott, Tom Selleck, Jeff Osterhage, Glenn Ford, Ben Johnson, Gilbert Roland, John Vernon, Ruth Roman, Jack Elam, and Gene Evans. Created by Louis L'Amour.

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