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Did they kill that horse in the cliff scene?

posted 13 years ago by ScreenwriterVA
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That was horrible and looked like they really sacrificed the horse. Does anybody know?

[–] llogan98 13 years ago

I'm not sure. But this is being a 1958 movie, i wouldn't be surprised if it was killed. Heavens Gate was 1980 and that had a total of 7, yes 7, animals being slaughtered! In Manderlay (2005) a donkey was slaughtered. I couldn't find out whether it's illegal or not but at any rate, it just seems plain cruel and unnecessary.

[–] leeritter 11 years ago

I watched it again in slow motion and it looks like a lifeless dummy horse to me.

[–] luvstoresearch 11 years ago

This is a very informative site re the killing of the dummy horse and man: http://www.destructibleman.com/2009/06/gunmans-walk-phil-karlson-1958. html

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[–] bear022013-588-696101 11 years ago

I do trust that you are correct sir.
The film is so well done,it hols my total interest each time.The 50's,not perfect{by any means}but better than 2013!

[–] hka-3 9 years ago

I'm glad you asked. I was worried about that, too.

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