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High Plains Drifter or Josey Wales

posted 10 years ago by MJB784
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Of the two 1970's westerns directed/starring Clint Eastwood, which is your favorite?

I choose High Plains Drifter because the story was more exciting and focused. I loved the music and film techniques from the camera angels, locations, choreography of the action scenes and editing.

Josey Wales is good, too, but the story wanders sometimes.

[–] andersonb85 (1574) 4 years ago

High plains.

[–] ozz969 (362) 4 years ago

I'd give the edge to Josey Wales. I think the interaction he has with Ten Bears is epic.

[–] JepGambardella (462) 4 years ago

Well, to the best of my recollection Josey Wales doesn't rape anybody, so that is my choice.

[–] SandyR (7311) 2 years ago

Drifter is a young man's movie. Josey Wales is for an older man who understands just how dishonest society is.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (71359) 2 years ago

I prefer Drifter although they were all great.

[–] chilone (17234) a year ago

I don't think they can be compared. Two very distinctive styles. I love them both.

[–] letess (996) a year ago

The Outlaw Josey Wales is one of the best Westerns ever. So, Josey Wales is better. (I think it’s actually better than Unforgiven.) And High Plains Drifter is a really good western.