Cult and Classic Westerns No.2

A Listmania! list by Lionface (London, UK)
 
Duel In The Sun [1946] [DVD]
1.  Duel In The Sun [1946] [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "1946 : King Vidor : Captivating and saturated in style, this red hot, high-camp western melodrama is a favourite to many, including Martin Scorcese. Almost a comedy. A unique film."
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Gunfighter, The - - Studio Classics [DVD]
2.  Gunfighter, The - - Studio Classics [DVD] DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "1950 : Henry King : An intelligent, character based western/noir which explores the dangers and downsides of being a famous wild west legend. The first revisionist western?"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Hondo (Special Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1953]
3.  Hondo (Special Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1953] DVD ~ John Wayne
The list author says:
  "1953 : John Farrow : A John Wayne adventure classic, lost in the vaults for years and one of his personal favourites. More humanity to the native americans than was usual at the time."
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.20
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Forty Guns [DVD] [1957]
4.  Forty Guns [DVD] [1957] 
The list author says:
  "1957 : Sam Fuller : Superb, very original, off beat western B movie with Barbara Stanwyck as head honcho of a cattle empire. Full of great moments and visually striking."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

RIDE LONESOME (Randolph Scott, James Coburn) 1959
5.  RIDE LONESOME (Randolph Scott, James Coburn) 1959 
The list author says:
  "1959 : Budd Boetticher : As pure and hard boiled as they come. The revenge western stripped down to it's stark core. Scott as lonesome and stony as the vast, empty landscape. Tight drama, cool script. Ultimate B movie."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Day of the Outlaw [DVD] [1959] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
6.  Day of the Outlaw [DVD] [1959] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Robert Ryan
The list author says:
  "1959 : Andre De Toth : Superior, high tension western in bleak, snowbound setting with superb performances from Robert Ryan and Burl Ives. Could be Ryan's best. Underrated and highly recommended."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Appaloosa [VHS] [1966]
7.  Appaloosa [VHS] [1966] VHS Sidney J. Furie|Marlon Brando|Anjanette Comer|John Saxon
The list author says:
  "1966 : Sidney J Furie : Overshadowed by 'One Eyed Jacks' and 'Missouri Breaks', this Brando western is a wild, engaging ride from start to end. Tense, quirky and deliciously OTT in all the right ways."
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Hombre [DVD] [1967] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
8.  Hombre [DVD] [1967] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Paul Newman
The list author says:
  "1967 : Martin Ritt : A stagecoach party's predicament and in-fighting unfolds into a taut situation thriller bordering on Hitchcock. Newman is tough and mysterious in one of his best films."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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A Fistful Of Dynamite (Special Edition) [DVD]
9.  A Fistful Of Dynamite (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Rod Steiger
The list author says:
  "1971 : Sergio Leone : Stylish, funny and ultimately moving story of an unlikely friendship formed during the mexican revoultion. Coburn and Steiger are on fire. The most human Leone film."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Ulzana's Raid [DVD]
10.  Ulzana's Raid [DVD] DVD ~ Burt Lancaster
The list author says:
  "1972 : Robert Aldrich : Burt Lancaster as the hardened tracker leading a cavalry posse in search of a band of marauding Indians. Realistic and violent but gripping and solid. One of Burt's best."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Culpepper Cattle Company [DVD] [1972] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
11.  Culpepper Cattle Company [DVD] [1972] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Gary Grimes
The list author says:
  "1972 : Dick Richards : Ultra authentic story of a young cowboy wannabe joining his heroes only to realise the truth is far uglier than the myth. Brilliant and often overlooked 70's western."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Jeremiah Johnson [DVD] [1972]
12.  Jeremiah Johnson [DVD] [1972] DVD ~ Robert Redford
The list author says:
  "1972 : Sydney Pollack : Classic mountain man film with Robert Redford battling the elements and just about everyone else. Looks impressive, rambles a bit but still a deserved 70's western staple."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Kid Blue ( Dime Box )
13.  Kid Blue ( Dime Box ) DVD ~ Dennis Hopper
The list author says:
  "1973 : James Frawley : Dennis Hopper as the outlaw kid tryin' to go straight. Great fun, full of interesting characters, set in the early days of flight. Another forgotten 70's gem."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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White Buffalo [DVD]
14.  White Buffalo [DVD] DVD ~ Charles Bronson
The list author says:
  "1977 : J Lee Thompson : Bronson plays Wild Bill Hicock in big coat, hat and shades in mountainous pursuit of the White Buffalo that torments his dreams. Ultra quirky and a great midnight movie."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Eagle's Wing [DVD] [1979]
15.  Eagle's Wing [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Martin Sheen
The list author says:
  "1979 : Anthony Harvey : Small, simple, almost magical film of essentially Martin Sheen and a Kiowa Indian competing to capture a white horse. Low on dialogue, shot entirely outdoors. Unique film."
£5.97
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Windwalker [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
16.  Windwalker [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Trevor Howard
The list author says:
  "1980 : Kieth Merrill : My favourite Native American film. Beautifully shot tale of a dying warrior's desire to reunite his family. Adventure, fine music and the supernatural. And not one cowboy."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Tom Horn [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
17.  Tom Horn [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Steve McQueen
The list author says:
  "1980 : William Wiard : Great Steve McQueen film. True story of old west legend hired by the new guys to do their dirty work. Great on action and humour, but also very moving. Early winter feel."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Grey Fox
18.  The Grey Fox VHS Richard Farnsworth
The list author says:
  "1982 : Philip Borsos : Another true story. Richard Farnsworth plays gentleman stagecoach robber Bill Miner. Warm, wonderful film, music and performance. Love Richard F. Please someone release a DVD!"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Conagher [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
19.  Conagher [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Sam Elliott
The list author says:
  "1991 : Reynaldo Villalobos : Sam Elliott and Katherine Ross on fine form as tough guy and widow in this much overlooked TV movie. A genuine romantic western and almost a guilty pleasure."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Seraphim Falls [DVD]
20.  Seraphim Falls [DVD] DVD ~ Liam Neeson
The list author says:
  "2006 : David Von Ancken : A chase thriller from a dense, snowy mountainside all the way down to a scorching, open desert. High on adventure, touch of humour and something a little different."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

True Grit [DVD]
21.  True Grit [DVD] DVD ~ Matt Damon
The list author says:
  "2010 : Coen Brothers : As if the 1969 original had wandered into a dark, mythical forest and was retold round a campfire by, well, the Coen Brothers. Like a gruesome children's story. Worth a watch."
£5.19   Used & New from: £2.75
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews)

Rango [DVD]
22.  Rango [DVD] DVD ~ Johnny Depp
The list author says:
  "2011 : Gore Verbinski : Total fun. Everything from Leone to Chinatown to Woody Allen. For all it's acid ugly creatures, it's the best 2D animation i've seen. Psychedelic cartoon western extraordinare."
£5.49   Used & New from: £3.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Meek's Cutoff [DVD] [2010]
23.  Meek's Cutoff [DVD] [2010] DVD ~ Michelle Williams
The list author says:
  "2011 : Kelly Reichardt : Almost the opposite of Rango. Slow, steady, indie realism out west. A family wagon train lost in their search for water. The tensions build into something almost eerie."
£8.00   Used & New from: £3.20
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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