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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first watched this film on a Norwegian drillship in 1973, before satellite TV or videos were available. We had 3 movies, a comedy with Dick Emery (passable), a biopic of Richard Strauss (unbearable!), and Valdez is Coming which is a sort of superior spaghetti western. We watched it most nights for 3 weeks and I have now bought the DVD to see if it is as good as my memories of it.
I remember the excellent photography and the evocation of hot arid landscapes, supported by excellent performances by Burt Lancaster and the Buffalo Rifle. Well worth watching for sentimental reaasons alone.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I enjoy westerns, especially from my youth. Some were quite violent but that was part of the appeal. I noted while watching the film that it jumped about a bit and the action seemed tame. Having watched the whole film I realisde that unfortunately this film appears to have been reduced from its original 90 minutes to 87.
Not much you would think but it does affect the film. I presume that in order to get a 15 certificate the film violence has been removed. Most notible for me was one section where Burt was riding Indian style between two horses, galloping for cover, we cut to a baddy with his rifle, and then we cut to Burt getting up off the ground. To me the suspence of the film is removed when it is sanitised by the removal of the violence of its era.
I suggest therefore that as a general rule, before you buy the UK DVD of past films you check the running time and see if it has been cut and also note the rating. I see that the US version is the full 90 minutes so I intend to get the US version and will report again.
On gereral matters of quality it is a film of the period and some times the sound is poor. The story and acting are slightly wooden but it is a star vehicle. But if like me you want the film as you watched it in the past get the full length version. There are several violent westerns of the 60s and 70s and I know I will be looking in my Haliwell before buying the UK dvd of say Chatos Land, Ulzanas Raid or the Professionals.
I can now add that I have seen the US version which is full length and the various scenes cut from the UK release are in place. You can make your own choice as to which you want to see.
I have also now seen the well informed comments from "Broken Eyes" and "PRockall" and they both make sense to me. A combination of loss in transfer as well as cuts.
Not much you would think but it does affect the film. I presume that in order to get a 15 certificate the film violence has been removed. Most notible for me was one section where Burt was riding Indian style between two horses, galloping for cover, we cut to a baddy with his rifle, and then we cut to Burt getting up off the ground. To me the suspence of the film is removed when it is sanitised by the removal of the violence of its era.
I suggest therefore that as a general rule, before you buy the UK DVD of past films you check the running time and see if it has been cut and also note the rating. I see that the US version is the full 90 minutes so I intend to get the US version and will report again.
On gereral matters of quality it is a film of the period and some times the sound is poor. The story and acting are slightly wooden but it is a star vehicle. But if like me you want the film as you watched it in the past get the full length version. There are several violent westerns of the 60s and 70s and I know I will be looking in my Haliwell before buying the UK dvd of say Chatos Land, Ulzanas Raid or the Professionals.
I can now add that I have seen the US version which is full length and the various scenes cut from the UK release are in place. You can make your own choice as to which you want to see.
I have also now seen the well informed comments from "Broken Eyes" and "PRockall" and they both make sense to me. A combination of loss in transfer as well as cuts.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Burt Lancaster was getting on a bit when he made this one (he was 57) and so was a good choice to play Valdez, a cavalry veteran of the Apache wars who is now working as a Sheriff in what he believes is a quiet little town. Unfortunately, local rich man Tanner forces him to shoot a suspect dead, who turns out to be innocent, so he decides he must get money for the deceased man's wife. Tanner is less than forgiving so Valdez decides he must exact revenge in order for justice. Lancaster shines and the supporting cast are all quite good in a formulaic, yet entertaining story. This is a solid 70s Western, that whilst not as good as some, is still above average, and should have a worthy place in the collection of any Westerns fan. 3.5/5
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