Pics from the "Appaloosa" Premiere in L.A.

Appaloosa opens in theaters Oct. 3, 2008 (limited release on Sept. 19), but it’s making the rounds at film festivals and premiere screenings.

Based on the novel by Robert Parker, it tells the story of two friends hired to police a small town that’s suffering under the rule of a rancher. But their job gets complicated with the arrival of a young widow.

Ever since Lord of the Rings, I’m always interested to see what Viggo Mortensen is doing (seems like he has a “horse” theme to his career, doesn’t it?). This film is written and directed by another favorite, Ed Harris, and stars Jeremy Irons and Renee Zellweger. It’s rated R for some violence and language.

Check out the pics from the screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Sept. 17 in Beverly Hills.

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