All the Pretty Horses

Matt's Role: John Grady Cole
Also starring: Billy Bob Thorton
Released: 1999

Written By: Cormac McCarthy, Ted Tally, Billy BobThorton
Directed By: Billy Bob Thorton
Produced By: Columbia Pictures Corporation/Miramax Films
Filmed In: Research is being done for a location in Texas. Right now the filming is projected to be in March, 1999. (IMDB)
Genre: Drama
Plot Summary: A young Texan drifter named John Grady Cole (Damon) who seeks a better life in Mexico, but when he crosses the border, all he finds is adventure and hardships. (IMDB)
Miscellaneous: Leonardo Dicaprio wanted $20million.  They offered matt $5million and in less than 30mins. he said yes.  

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Update 8/8/98: 'All the Pretty Horses' will star production in March 1999.  Directed by Billy Bob Thorton, he will start filming this movie after he finishes directing and starring in 'Daddy and Them' with Ben Affleck.