Susan Seidelman directed this made-for-cable comedy drama about a few days in the lives of a group of "working girls" in Reno, NV. "The Ranch" is a legally operated brothel that operates under the careful watch of state health inspectors (who insist on weekly medical checkups) and the semi-benevolent leadership of Mary (Amy Madigan), the manager. While the women on staff don't have to dodge the law like their comrades elsewhere, that doesn't mean they don't have their problems, as moms juggle parenthood with the world's oldest profession, some of the prostitutes struggle to keep their work a secret from their boyfriends, and others try to escape the mistakes of the past that brought them to Nevada. Originally created as a pilot for a possible cable series, The Ranch was released in R-rated and "uncut" editions; the supporting cast includes Samantha Ferris, Jessica Collins, Paige Moss, and Nicki Micheaux. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Doug Abrahams - Ralph; Lindsay Bourne - Minister; Linda Darlow - Essie; Paula Shaw - Yetta; Susan Astley - Anita; Frank Cassini - Louie; Jessica Collins - Kim; Bonnie Root - Emily; Jennifer Aspen - Shayna; Carly Pope - Beth Ann; Marcus Hondro - Austin; Giacomo Baessato - Ray; Jason Low - Evan; Eva De Viveiros - Patty; Ty Olsson - David; Chad Faust - Scotty; Eric Breker - Len; Paige Moss - Rickie Lee; Fred Ewanuick - Tommy; Samantha Ferris - Taylor; Joannah Newmarch - Inez; Gustavo Febres - Ned; Ryf Van Rij - Alan
Credit
Scott Cooper - Co-producer, Susan Seidelman - Director, Keiko Deguchi - Editor, Gary Barber - Executive Producer, Roger Birnbaum - Executive Producer, Stuart Birnbaum - Executive Producer, Lisa Melamed - Executive Producer, Nathan Larson - Composer (Music Score), Robin Urdang - Musical Direction/Supervision, David Lloyd Fischer - Production Designer, John Thomas - Cinematographer, Ginger Sledge - Producer, Lisa Melamed - Screenwriter, Rose Lam - Executive in Charge of Production
