Plot
1972 film by George McCowan
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Why Watch This
Lee Van Cleef brings his legendary gunslinger swagger to a gritty, low‑budget western that feels like a bridge between classic 60s epics and the grittier 70s revisionist tone. The film’s lean script and brisk action set‑pieces give it a surprising amount of punch for a TV‑movie format.
Best For
Western fans, Classic film buffs, Action lovers, Nostalgia seekers, TV movie collectors
The CinePearl Take
Director George McCowan keeps the story moving at a steady clip, allowing the ensemble to shine without getting bogged down in exposition. Van Cleef’s performance is the film’s anchor, delivering the stoic gravitas that fans expect while still flirting with the weary cynicism of the era. The supporting cast, especially James Sikking’s earnest newcomer, adds a touch of moral ambiguity that hints at the genre’s evolving themes of redemption and survival.
If You Liked This, Try
The Magnificent Seven (1960) · The Wild Bunch (1969) · High Plains Drifter (1973)
Cast & Crew
- Director
- George McCowan
- Cast
- James Sikking, Luke Askew, Lee Van Cleef, Ed Lauter
- Writer
- Arthur Rowe
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- Released
- 17 Nov 1972
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
- tt0068897 ↗
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