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Amos is a 1985 American made-for-television drama film directed by Michael Tuchner and written by Richard Kramer. It is based on the 1983 novel Amos: To Ride a Dead Horse by Stanley Gordon West. The film stars Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dorothy McGuire, Pat Morita, James Sloyan and Ray Walston. The film premiered on CBS on September 29, 1985.
Original Release
09/29/1985
US Release
09/29/1985
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kirk Douglas | Amos Lasher |
| Elizabeth Montgomery | Daisy Daws |
| Dorothy McGuire | Hester Farrell |
| Pat Morita | Tommy Tanaka |
| James Sloyan | Sheriff John Thomas |
| Jerry Hausner | Sol Kessler |
| Don Keefer | Winston Beard |
| Jack Blessing | Scott Lasher |
| Jordan Charney | Commissioner Bert Daniels |
| Lois de Banzie | Dorothy Dearborn |
Directors
Writers
Stanley Gordon West, Richard Kramer
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kirk Douglas | Amos Lasher |
| Elizabeth Montgomery | Daisy Daws |
| Dorothy McGuire | Hester Farrell |
| Pat Morita | Tommy Tanaka |
| James Sloyan | Sheriff John Thomas |
| Jerry Hausner | Sol Kessler |
| Don Keefer | Winston Beard |
| Jack Blessing | Scott Lasher |
| Jordan Charney | Commissioner Bert Daniels |
| Lois de Banzie | Dorothy Dearborn |
| Frederick Coffin | Roland |
| Ray Walston | Johnny Kent |
| Frances Bay | Lydia |
| Pamela Dunlap | Leah |
| Royce Wallace | Helen |
| Camila Ashland | Mildred Lasher |
| Robert Schuch | Mortician |
| Helen Martin | Mrs. McKenzie |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kirk Douglas | Executive Producer |
| Peter Douglas | Producer |
| Bill Finnegan | Producer |
| Sheldon Pinchuk | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
