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Underrated classic Western

posted 17 years ago by caponesque
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This really is a superb film and one of Burt's best.

Action and comedy aplenty and it's such a shame so few people have seen it. I only caught the film by accident one sunday afternoon - but I'm so glad I did.

I'm also glad I got the reg 2 dvd, it's just a shame there are no extra's whatsoever for it. Surely a few filmographies and a trailer at the very least? And perhaps a commentary from a western expert or any of the cast?

Still a great film which deserves an average of an 8 and NOT a rubbish 6.

[–] monkey_smuggla 17 years ago

It's on tv this weekend in the UK (channel 5) and I'm gonna watch it.

[–] caponesque 16 years ago

you should buy it on dvd.

it's worth owning.

[–] Xcalat3 16 years ago

very entertaining western

When there's no more room in hell, The dead will walk the earth...

[–] mosash 15 years ago

capoesque ,
I agree with you . It's a great film . I think sidney polack has chosen the right people for this movie . I don't mean only actors . It's the work of great team !

Do you , realy , see me ? I don't think so !

mosash

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[–] bhasse-1 14 years ago

The best western most folks have never heard of. Absolutely great script. Terrific perfomances. And just plain funny!

[–] s-duddy1 13 years ago

I agree. I saw this film years ago in the late 60s and I thought about it recently, for some reason or other, so I ordered it online. Burt Lancaster is superb as the wily and tough Joe Bass who 'never quits'. And it's a riot of comedy, at times. Hugely enjoyable and great fun.

[–] steveintucson 13 years ago

Just finished watching it on "This" Best western they have shown.

[–] suzycreamcheese1 13 years ago

great movie

RIP Heath Ledger 1979-2008

[–] deforest-1 12 years ago

Really great, funny interplay between Burt Lancaster and Ossie Davis -- who was so underused in films.