Alan Pakula and DP Gordon Willis in the fourth of their six collaborations were coming off of their famed (largely) urban set conspiracy trilogy and in a bit of a change-up hit the range for a late period (set in the 40s) Western. His descendents carved out the ranch from the wilderness. In flashback to 1867 Texas, Duncan is part of a posse after Immortal Koren and his gang of raiders. Duncan MacLeod: Did you really kill all those people? The other one that sticks in the mind is when Robard's and his henchmen turn to ride in for the showdown. But his lack of experience in the genre is not apparent and he shows a commendable love and reverance for his subject. Driven by a deep-felt rage against their adversaryand a growing affection for each otherthey stand tall against stampedes, betrayal and sabotageand triumph with shotguns blazing in a dramatic climax of nerve-shattering intensity. A mention should be made of the excellent music score by Michael Small which compliments the film seamlessly. Allied troops are poised to liberate France, and rescue is supposedly at hand. Doesn't sound promising but it works beautifully. DVD, case and artwork in Very Good condition. COMES A HORSEMAN.COMES A GREAT MOVIE!!! Willis, always the Prince of Darkness, harnesses shadows and a tint of dusty brown ochre, pronouncing deep images of ranch life that stick out like rich Western paintings. The two had already worked together on Klute, Parallax View, and Presidents Men. It is perhaps inevitable then that the characters head to a very traditional Western showdown. The setting is France and the year is 1944. Comes a Horseman is an slow emotional rugged movie that will appeal to both men and women. Set in the late days of World War II, Ella Connors (Fonda) joins forces with fellow rancher Frank Athearn (Caan) in a battle to save their land from greedy cattle baron Jacob J.W. Ewing (Robards). Please try again. Richard Farnsworths (Misery) portrayal of aging cowhand Dodger earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and George Grizzard (Advise & Consent) and Mark Harmon (TVs NCIS, Summer School) round out the cast. The two attempt to hold out against the all consuming avarice of the big rancher who wants to swallow them up, played by Jason Robards. Please try again. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Made by fans in Aotearoa New Zealand. Comes a Horseman is a 1978 American Western drama film starring Jane Fonda, James Caan, Jason Robards, and Richard Farnsworth, directed by Alan J. Pakula. The director Alan J Pakula had no track record in Like many Westerns set in a more modern era, this one tends to look back over its shoulder and pay homage to an idealized old West. I would love to see this as a long-awaited on cable or one of the streaming channels. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. So, when I first saw this book and read the blurb I was either not paying proper attention, or perhaps I had gone temporarily blind. It's been over two years since I read the first two books in this trilogy and I debated about giving them a re-read before starting Comes a Horseman but unfortunately time was not on my side so I decided to just jump in feet first. David Rudkin's 'Ashes' Moves To the Public Theater Jan. 25 But stealing the show and deserving his oscar nomination for best supporting actor was Richard Farnsworth. The director Alan J Pakula had no track record in Westerns prior to the making of this film, unless you count his work as a producer on the excellent "The Stalking Moon". Oh, yes. JANE FONDA WAS A BELIEVABLE AND EXPERTLY PLAYED, WESTERN, DOWN-TO-EARTH-AS-DIRT, AND TROUBLED TOUGHY WITH SILENT BEAUTY. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comes A Horseman is an unforgettable saga of unrelenting action, adventure and romance on the American frontier. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Jane Fonda, meanwhile, leverages a severe Electra complex and a lot of . Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013. Comes A Horseman is the final novel of the Echoes Rising trilogy by Anne Barwell. He is the stable low keyed man who silently wiggles his way into Ellas' heart. With Adrian Paul, Stan Kirsch, Jim Byrnes, Valentine Pelka. In flashback to 1867 Texas, Duncan is part of a posse after Immortal Koren and his gang of raiders. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Well, as much as I know I would have enjoyed a re-read, it wasn't needed. Farnsworth is Farnsworth was one of those actors that was so unique you figured it had to be a lot of his true character in the performance. Driven by a deep-felt rage against their adversary and a growing affection for each other they stand tall against stampedes, betrayal and sabotageand triumph with shotguns blazing in a dramatic climax of nerve-shattering intensity. FOR ONE, IT HAS A GREAT CAST. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. When her ranch and life are threatened by wealthy rancher, Jacob Ewing, and Dodger is hurt in a questionable accident, she turns to neighbor, Frank Athearn played by James Cann. To see our price, add these items to your cart. into agreeing. Director Alan J. Pakula Writer Dennis Lynton Clark Stars James Caan Jane Fonda Jason Robards She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. (1978) A rancher (James Caan) back from World War II helps a woman (Jane Fonda) fight a cattle baron (Jason Robards) who wants their Colorado land. Fonda, Caan and Robards put in great performances. It takes place during WWII as it comes closer to ending in 1944. I can't say enough about Jane Fonda and James Cann's acting, it is over the top. When I first picked it up, I wasn't aware it was part of the series, Echoes Rising, and while I think I might have lost a little bit by not reading the first two books of the series first, I was able to follow along just fine. But stealing the show and deserving his oscar nomination for best supporting actor was Richard Farnsworth. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. Year: 1978. The film itself is quite a slow burning story that reminds me much of another recent forgotten Western set in the same era "All the Pretty Horses". This is personally my favorite James Caan performance. That very talented actor Jason Robard's is effortlessly evil. The second flashback sequence between Cassandra and Methos was directed by. IT IS SIMPLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES, AND HORSE-RIDING WESTERNS. Annes books have received honourable mentions five times, reached the finals four timesone of which was for best gay bookand been a runner up in the Rainbow Awards. Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! Nope - just like the other two, this book immediately drew me into the time period. The ancients saw Death as a blazing figure on horseback, swift and merciless. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Comes a Horseman (1978) Trivia Showing all 15 items Stuntman Jim Sheppard was killed when a horse that was dragging him veered from its course and caused him to hit his head on a fence post. Comes a Horseman. The two are later assisted by a very able cowboy played by James Caan who has had a run in with Robards and his hired thugs. The one remaining holdout is Ella Connors (Jane Fonda), whose family has ranched in the area for the last two generations and who relies on the family's aging but skillful cowhand Dodger (Richard Farnsworth). But it is that solidly done lead up that pays off so well later. Finally a film with a relative young James Caan, but with quite another character than he played in the exellent western film Eldorado. This title will be released on March 21, 2023. Start Shopping. Paperback - February 3, 2012. This former stunt rider turned actor just seemed to play himself, and this was enough. James Caan is surprisingly good in his role and Jane Fonda is excellent as ever. She is a member of the Upper Hutt Science Fiction Club and plays violin for Hutt Valley Orchestra. Film Comment; New York Vol. 's henchmen). As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage, they eventually find love. I killed, but I didn't just kill fifty, I didn't just kill a hundred. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021, Came to us in record time, we watched it right away and loved it. Overall this film is a fine achievement and immensely watchable. involving Frank and Frank's partner, fellow veteran Billy Joe Meynart (Mark Harmon). Arnold, Gary (October 25, 1978). She has also been nominated twice in the Goodreads M/M Romance Readers Choice Awardsonce for Best Fantasy and once for Best Historical. This is not a regular fancy western, but mainly a very realistic and beautiful relationship between man and woman, with enough action to create the right tension when it comes to describe difficulties they are up against. Farnsworth would have been proud of the cattle scenes and the fine horsemanship displayed by the stunt riders. Comes A Horseman $3.99 $14.99 Product Description Jane Fonda and James Caan give stirring performances as an unlikely couple forced to fight for possession of their land in this sweeping and "enormously beautiful" (Newsweek) modern-day western. They fought Indians and rustlers to make it theirs. Ella and J.W. New York Times 3 Jan 1977: 25. Sold by Glids Music and Books and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. It was because I liked it. The film itself is quite a slow burning story that reminds me much of another recent forgotten Western set in the same era "All the Pretty Horses". Part of my 5 Directors x 5 Unseen Films (8) challenge. Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. This film has all the adventure of the day to day grind of a ranch but what stands out is the quiet talks between Frank and Ella. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. I killed ten thousand. Death is biding his time, and sacrifices must be made for any of them to have the futures they want.Authors note: This is the second edition of Comes a Horseman. In flashback to 1867 Texas, Duncan is part of a posse after Immortal Koren and his gang of raiders. WHOM HAS A THING FOR JANE. Michael Small (Marathon Man) contributes the music with photography by Gordon Willis (Annie Hall) in this enormously beautiful (Newsweek) modern-day western. Death. What world could they possibly be living in???????? A loving lament to the past. An extra fine performance from Richard Farnsworth adds to the authentic feel. He called his idol, Amaral, and asked for a job. In 2008, Anne completed her conjoint BA in English Literature and Music/Bachelor of Teaching. Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2012. COMES A HORSEMAN.COMES A GREAT MOVIE!!! Dr. Kristopher Lehrer and Michel Faber have hopes that they will come closer to freedom. WHOM HAS A THING FOR JANE. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. If I could give more stars I would. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. A powerful film about the deadly clash between oil and farming at a time of early motor cars, telephones, an aeroplane. Corey Cushing. A mention should be made of the excellent music score by Michael Small which compliments the film seamlessly. She shares her home with Kaylee: a cat with tortitude who is convinced that the house is run to suit her; this is an ongoing discussion, and to date, it appears as though Kaylee may be winning. The Fonda, Caan and Robards put in great performances. THE FELLOW WHO PLAYS "DODGER" IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST NATURAL ACTORS IN THE WORLD, W/ THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES, WHO ALWAYS LENDS SUCH TENDER HEART AND CREDIBILITY TO A MOVIE. Champlin, Charles (October 22, 1978). In the 1940's, Ella struggles to keep her cattle farm afloat and is pressured by her ex-suitor J.W. believes that Ella cannot survive another season financially, Ella and Frank, both of whom are committed to making a living ranching, enter into an uneasy alliance, especially after a dangerous incident precipitated by J.W. Comes a Horseman is an slow emotional rugged movie that will appeal to both men and women. Size: 4x5" color transparency. Then the answer is yes. By what name was Comes a Horseman (1978) officially released in Canada in English? Comes a Horseman won Richard Farnsworth his first Oscar nomination, but the veteran stunt man-turned-thespian provides only one of the fine performances in this grave, level-headed Alan J. Pakula effort. IT IS SIMPLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES, AND HORSE-RIDING WESTERNS. Farnsworth would have been proud of the cattle scenes and the fine horsemanship displayed by the stunt riders. I have never seen Jane Fonda better, creating a very likeable hard working girl with a strong will to survive Jason Robard that is given a role taylormade for him. Cast & Crew Read More Alan J. Pakula Director James Caan Jane Fonda Jason Robards Jr. It's a real shame that Alan J. Pakula wasn't able to craft a career, outside of his 'Paranoia Trilogy', that was especially interesting. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. What world could they possibly be living in???????? IMDb western, outlaw, cowboy, shootout or gunfight western, cowboy, outlaw, wild or frontier war, soldiers, combat, fought or military political, president, historical, politician or democracy historical, epic, battle, historic or fought I will not give away the contence of the film here, cause no mather, I think the chemistry between Jane Fonda and James Caan is what you will remember best from this film. This story has been re-edited, and uses UK spelling to reflect its setting. Although J.W. It was a school project. Again Alan works with his well oiled and super team of Gordon Willis who really just captures so much beauty in interior shots as exterior shots that it hurts the heart and Michael Small giving another illustrious score. When the horse gallops away, the foot of the stuntman doubling for Jason Robards is TIED to the stirrup by a long strap that can be safely released. This movie has everything you want in a great western, Jane Fonda gives a Performance like the old classics had, Caan And Robard Also make you really hate the one and can't get enough of the other, I'm a true TMC movie watcher, And this cast will make you love this movie so that you will be watching many more times, I prefer James Caan over Fonda, But She is the star in this great movie, She has you truly hating her, And then she makes you fall in love with her character, Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021. When an angry Kronos confronts Methos, Methos reveals that the other two Horsemen are sill alive, he exchanges information on their whereabouts for his life. WHO WOULDN'T? Farnsworth received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. Amazon has encountered an error. Jason Robards does this sinister thing in Alan J. Pakula's COMES A HORSEMAN where he looks Jane Fonda dead in the eye, grits his teeth, yet makes his threats sound absolutely neutral & it's super effective. 30 of 30 found this interesting | Share this We're looking at some of the most emotional moments from the first five seasons of BoJack Horseman. Jim Davis, Macon McCalman, Mark Harmon, Basil Hoffman, James Kline, Dan Paulson, Alan J. Pakula, Gene Kirkwood, James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, Jr., George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth. Set in the American West of the 1940s but not a typical Western, it tells the story of two ranchers (Caan and Fonda) whose small operation is threatened both by economic hardship and the expansionist dreams of a local land baron (Robards). We've come to know and love these characters but now, everything is coming to a head, traitors are still close at hand, Kit isn't sure if anyone can be trusted with the atomic bomb secret so choices and sacrifices must be made. Flatley, Guy. Comes a Horseman is about 2 FBI agents who need to find a serial killer, but while finding him their lives become in danger too. That very talented actor Jason Robard's is effortlessly evil. To see our price, add these items to your cart. I do have to say I got teary-eyed during one part when it dealt with Zach who is the son to FBI agent Brady and his visit to his mom's grave. He manipulates events as well as he can, and he manages to prevent Kronos and MacLeod from completing their challenge. One of those random Alan J Pakula joints I didn't know existed until stumbling across it on tubi. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. director of photography Film Editing by Marion Rothman Casting By A delicious slice of Western tradition. Another immortal is also about, a 'witch' Duncan met as a child, Cassandra, who turns out to be much older than MacLeod realized. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Dr. Kristopher Lehrer and Michel Faber have hopes that they will come closer to freedom. Caan plays a believable laid-back love interest for tough, gutsy Jane Fonda. Jason Robards was a perfect bastard and he gets to do it in a great slow, menacing way that all boils up in the final twenty minutes. You know, I could understand if this was a Western back in the early 1800s, but this is America in the mid 1940s, and yet, in this land they live in, a guy, working for Jason Robards, could just ride up to James Caan and his partner and shoot both of them with no You know, I could understand if this was a Western back in the early 1800s, but this is America in the mid 1940s, and yet, in this land they live in, a guy, working for Jason Robards, could just ride up to James Caan and his partner and shoot both of them with no consequences.Ain't that fine and dandy! The film holds a score of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews. They fought Indians and rustlers to make it theirs. 1) I didn't think I was going to like this series because I am not a fan of historical fiction, but it turned out as a page turning marvel. I was the nightmare that kept them awake at night. I'm surprised the rating isn't higher though. Farnsworth is Farnsworth was one of those actors that was so unique you figured it had to be a lot of his true character in the performance. It takes place during WWII as it comes closer to ending in 1944. WHOM HAS A THING FOR JANE. The Fonda, Caan and Robards put in great performances. The film itself is quite a slow burning story that reminds me much of another recent forgotten Western set in the same era "All the Pretty Horses". Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. What if those who stand by you are the ones who betray you?France, 1944Sometimes the most desperate struggles take place far from the battlefield, and what happens in secret can change the course of history.Victory is close at hand, but freedom remains frustratingly just beyond the grasp of German physicist Dr Kristopher Lehrer, Resistance fighter Michel, and the remaining members of the team sent by the AlliesCaptain Matt Bryant, Sergeant Ken Lowe, and Dr Zhou Liangas they fight to keep the atomic plans from the Nazis. Jane Fonda James Caan Jason Robards. Comes a Horseman 1978 PG 1 h 58 m IMDb RATING 6.3 /10 3K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:50 1 Video 26 Photos Drama Romance Western A brave and proud woman struggles for her land, finding help and something more in unexpected way. Farnsworth is Farnsworth was one of those actors that was so unique you figured it had to be a lot of his true character in the performance. This is personally my favorite James Caan performance. western, outlaw, cowboy, shootout or gunfight, western, cowboy, outlaw, wild or frontier, war, soldiers, combat, fought or military, political, president, historical, politician or democracy, historical, epic, battle, historic or fought. This former stunt rider turned actor just seemed to play himself, and this was enough. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. 5, (Sep/Oct 1976): 12-19. Even the pauses in his speech fill emotional volumes. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. The magnificent cinematography by Gordon Willis does much to evoke this lost elysium. It's a romance that doesn't actually happen till 94 minutes in. New York Times 3 June 1977: 26. Over 3 million titles. Together they battle Ewing through stampedes, sabotage and attacks and in turn find a deep understanding love. FOR ONE, IT HAS A GREAT CAST. It is perhaps inevitable then that the characters head to a very traditional Western showdown. With great skill and determination, the duo struggle to rope enough cattle to pay off their debtsbut their problems are just beginning. "I wanted to be like Tony and the other horsemen in Northern California, where the emphasis was on ranching and cattle work," Guitron says. Comes a Horseman James Caan (Actor), Jane Fonda (Actor), Alan J. Pakula (Director) Rated: PG Format: DVD 272 ratings IMDb 6.2/10.0 $2495 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime Pre-order Price Guarantee. I will not give away the contence of the film here, cause no mather, I think the chemistry between Jane Fonda and James Caan is what you will remember best from this film. Atemperadoneo-western desarrollado en las praderas de Montana durante una poca ciertamente inslita, la de los ltimos lances de la Segunda Guerra Mundial; poca en la que, dicho sea de paso, el gnero estaba aproximndose a su edad de oro. Who said they don't make real villains any more? The film has a couple of very good scenes. MacLeod tells him their friendship is over. Methos: No, it is not enough. Fonda, Caan and Robards put in great performances. Killing was all I knew, is *that* what you want to hear? This is personally my favorite James Caan performance. Siskel, Gene (November 1, 1978). Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. Our thanks to the Forest Service for allowing us to film in the Coconino National Forest. Comes a Horseman is presented using the best available elements. Mobilesite. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Willis can shoot anything, so genre and the open skies is not really the problem, he had already lensed the fine amber hued revisionist Western Bad Company. Frank 'Buck' Athearn: You know lady, you got balls the size of grapefruits. World War 2 is underway and victory is close. Comes a Horseman is a 1978 American Western drama film starring Jane Fonda, James Caan, Jason Robards, and Richard Farnsworth, directed by Alan J. Pakula.. Set in the American West of the 1940s but not a typical Western, it tells the story of two ranchers (Caan and Fonda) whose small operation is threatened both by economic hardship and the expansionist dreams of a local land baron (Robards). (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Michael Small Cinematography by Gordon Willis . Doesn't sound promising but it works beautifully. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. WHO WOULDN'T? I read the first two books of this trilogy earlier this year and was a bit concerned when I picked up this one, wondering if Id need to re-read them to get back into the story. FOR ONE, IT HAS A GREAT CAST. He set the story toward the end of World War II, which isn't the "normal" time period for a Western about cattle ranching, but then not much is really made of the relatively modern situation. Comes A Horseman Hardcover - November 3, 2005 by Robert Liparulo (Author) 141 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $7.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $14.95 46 Used from $2.25 4 New from $14.95 1 Collectible from $29.99 Paperback He is much better known for films like "Klute" and "All the Presidents Men". Good acting, spectacular scenery and mega nature shots add to a modern range war/change theme. He is the understanding and non-judgemental man that Ella needs in her life to help her thru the trauma of her young life and former association with Ewing. FOR ONE, IT HAS A GREAT CAST. He is the stable low keyed man who silently wiggles his way into Ellas' heart. Enhanced typesetting improvements offer faster reading with less eye strain and beautiful page layouts, even at larger font sizes. She is an avid reader across a wide range of genres and a watcher of far too many TV series and movies, although it can be argued that there is no such thing as too many. These, of course, are best enjoyed with a decent cup of tea and further the continuing argument that the concept of spare time is really just a myth. The care and authenticity with which that way of life is recorded helps Comes a Horseman overcome some real problems, notably a pace that is all too reverentially slow and a totally inadequate delineation of the Robards character. No spoilers here, you'll want to read the book to see how things turn out. JANE FONDA WAS A BELIEVABLE AND EXPERTLY PLAYED, WESTERN, DOWN-TO-EARTH-AS-DIRT, AND TROUBLED TOUGHY WITH SILENT BEAUTY. MacLeod can't believe it so asks Methos directly and gets an answer he wasn't expecting. It's an old movie. Red Dead, but just the cattle herding missions. "'Comes a Horseman' Three Ranchers in Search of a Western". He is the understanding and non-judgemental man that Ella needs in her life to help her thru the trauma of her young life and former association with Ewing. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016. Amazon has encountered an error. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://catalog.afi.com/Film/56260-COMES-A-HORSEMAN, "Jim Sheppard, Stunt Man, Killed While Doubling in Robards Western", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comes_a_Horseman&oldid=1129149877, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles needing additional references from October 2018, All articles needing additional references, Rotten Tomatoes template using name parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 December 2022, at 20:42. Unlimited reading. My sense is that Comes a Horseman is a 70s Hollywood classic the same way Pluto is a planet: kinda in the canon, kinda not. Overall this film is a fine achievement and immensely watchable. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. "[7] A less enthusiastic review in Variety stated the film was "so lethargic not even Jane Fonda, James Caan and Jason Robards can bring excitement to this artificially dramatic story of a stubborn rancher who won't surrender to the local land baron. I've always had good luck with Amazon, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2009, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2015, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, Jr., George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth. Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2021. IT IS SIMPLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES, AND HORSE-RIDING WESTERNS. Together they battle Ewing through stampedes, sabotage and attacks and in turn find a deep understanding love. JANE FONDA WAS A BELIEVABLE AND EXPERTLY PLAYED, WESTERN, DOWN-TO-EARTH-AS-DIRT, AND TROUBLED TOUGHY WITH SILENT BEAUTY. We are sorry. Jane Fonda plays an independently minded rancher assisted by a veteran cowboy in Richard Farnsworth. Go to the content Go to the footer. Set in the American West of the 1940s, director Alan J Pakula's (All The President's Men, Sophie's Choice) Comes A Horseman gives us a pair of little-guy ranchers (Jane Fonda, James Cann) who join forces against the depredations of a ruthless land baron (Jason Robards) determined to expand his empire at any cost. Those facing the black chasm often mistook their pounding hearts for the beating of hooves. Please use a different way to share. But its methodology and pace are totally uninvolving and Pakula really seems to have no passion for it at all. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. They are all firmly rooted in the Old West. [5], On 18 August 1977, a stuntman working on this film, Jim Sheppard, was killed while doing a scene where Robards' character is dragged to (presumably) his death. Fifth Ward and Harbor/Lower Thames are nearby neighborhoods. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. "Comes a Horseman" is an unforgettable saga of unrelenting action, adventure and romance on the American frontier. It nearly achieves a dream-like amble, but,. More at I can't say enough about Jane Fonda and James Cann's acting, it is over the top. Set in the late days of World War II, Ella Connors (Fonda) joins forces with fellow rancher Frank Athearn (Caan) in a battle to save their land from greedy cattle baron Jacob J.W. Ewing (Robards). Show All, 118mins This film comes on quietly and hits your mind and heart like a freight train!! A delicious slice of Western tradition. Death on horse! MUST READ IN ORDER! A horseman was seen coming out from among the trees upon the other side, and heading towards the Alamo. 118min. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission.
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