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Pale Rider [1985] [DVD]

DVD ~ Clint Eastwood
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Sydney Penny, Chris Penn
  • Directors: Clint Eastwood
  • Writers: Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler
  • Producers: Clint Eastwood, David Valdes, Fritz Manes
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZ6K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,470 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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After a nine-year break from the genre that made him an international star (the Western just before this one was The Outlaw Josey Wales, from 1976), Clint Eastwood returned in this gritty Western, crafted in the tradition of Shane and High Noon. Eastwood directed and stars as the nameless stranger known only as "Preacher" because he rides into a beleaguered mining town wearing a clerical collar. He's either an agent of death or an angel of mercy, and the echoes of Shane ring loud and clear when he comes to the aid of independent miners who are being terrorized by a local tycoon (Richard Dysart) and his ruthless band of hired guns. Befriended by a miner (Michael Moriarty) and idolized by the miner's wife and daughter (played by Carrie Snodgress and Sydney Penny, respectively), the "Pale Rider" sparks the defiant spirit of the underdog miners and takes after the bad guys with single-minded purpose. --Jeff Shannon


Special Features

2.35 Wide Screen
DVD 5
French\Italian
English\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Mono French Italian
Dolby Digital 5.1
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Arabic\Dutch\English\French\German\Italian\Portuguese\Spanish
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not your average Western, 4 Jan 2006
By S J Buck (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a very entertaining Clint Eastwood western, that I have probably watched more times than any other film. Its nearer 5 stars for me in fact. Certainly if you've see Shane and Eastwoods own High Plains Drifter you'll have a good idea what to expect.
However, there is more going on here than you might initially think. Eastwoods preacher certainly appears to be a ghost or supernatural apparition of some sort. In the prelude to the final gunfight he should be dead (this is the scene where the preacher sits with his back to the door drinking Coffee). The supernatural element is hinted at a few times but not overplayed.
Whether you accept the premise of a supernatural element is actually irrelevant. Eastwood plays the part with his usual conviction and magnetic screen presense. You'll believe that he could outgun or outfight a whole army on his own - supernatural or not!
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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Clint back to what he does best..., 20 Nov 2000
By justindanger@hotmail.com (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pale Rider [VHS] [1985] (VHS Tape)
Clint Eastwood stars as the preacher who comes to save the town. In true Eastwood style the movie is packed with action and one liners. If you are looking for the historically accurate turn away now. This is good old fashioned, Western style, Root for the little guy, pure, true action. With a cast that include Chris Penn (AKA Nice Guy Eddie, Reservoir Dogs), Richard Kiel (AKA Jaws in Moonraker) and many other fine actors. If you like Clint Eastwood or you are a fan of Western films, i would recommend you add this one to your wish list. watch out for the classic line... "Nothing like a good piece of hickory!" - Preacher
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15 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars medicore Clint film, 6 April 2002
Don't get me wrong, this film is realy very good, and a newcomer to Westerns should enjoy it immensley.
However, people who have seen their fair share of Westerns may be dissappointed; the film is stereotypical, formulaic and predictable, the one liners are mostly cliches, as is a great deal of the script.
The movie doesn't have any real clever twists in the plot, or cunning on the half of Eastwood, which can be found in films like Fistful of Dollars, neither does the film at any point challenge you, or make you think, like Unforgiven does
Eastwood acts alright-ish, but I still think he is living in the wake of the character he plays in the 'Spaghetti Westerns', trying to recapture that entralling stranger, but never quite hitting the mark.
The end shootout is good, but again, fans of the Genre will of seen all the moves coming.
This Western is about as typical as the come, with definite goodies n' baddies. However if you are not tired of this formula, then there is no problem; Pale Rider does it proud. However it is overshadowed by other Eastwood films, and fans of the genre will be able to predict every move.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Pale Imitation!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not one of the best Clint Westerns
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5.0 out of 5 stars 'and behold........a pale horse'.
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