Summary:
An excellent cast, featuring Gene Hackman, Ben Johnson, and James Coburn, highlights this entertaining Western that came and went at the box office, barely noticed by audiences. That doesn't stop the exciting story from capturing the viewer's attention as a disparate group of riders assembles to participate in a marathon 700-mile horse race across the American West at the turn o... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Gene Hackman - (Sam Clayton)
Candice Bergen - (Miss Jones)
James Coburn - (Luke Matthews)
Ben Johnson - (Mister)
Ian Bannen - (Norfolk)
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Review:
This unique fusion of the western and the race movie is a grand, old-fashioned epic that offers some surprising food for thought. Richard Brooks' script deftly balances adventure and racing-oriented setpieces with nuanced characterizations and thoughtful dialogue that explores how "winning" is a central part of the American ideal. Brooks dire... Continue >>

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