Western Films

[Esteban]

Maverick 1994 movie. Western comedy starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner, who is from the original TV series that the movie is based on. Directed by Richard Donner. Fun movie.

[DubaiRich]

Most of you hit on some really good westerns. I enjoyed Fistful of Dollars and Hang 'Em High

[DrVenture]

In the Western comedy genre:
They Call Me Trinity
Trinity is Still My Name
Cat Balou
Paint Your Wagon
Support Your Local Sheriff ("Just passing through on my way to Australia")
Support Your Local Gunfighter
McClintock!

[peaceindriving]

I really enjoy these newer ones:
There Will Be Blood
No Country For Old Men

[floridaorange]

My kids are not watching the new stuff - missing the point of the thread 😂

[Esteban]

Tombstone, if you haven't already seen it. If you have, watch it again. Great western.

1993. Too new?

[peaceindriving]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

My kids are not watching the new stuff - missing the point of the thread 😂

DOH!

Is Three Amigos too new? Too silly? 🤠

[Esteban]

^ I think it’s funny as hell.

[KevinC]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Tombstone, if you haven't already seen it. If you have, watch it again. Great western.

1993. Too new?

Nah, not too new!

I live very close to Tombstone. About 2/3rds of the movie was shot at the nearby Mescal Movie Set, which is about 40 miles from town. Last year I got to tour it with the local BMWCCA chapter. SO many great westerns shot there over the years. Any fan of westerns should definitely check it out when visiting the Tucson area (it's about 50 miles to the south of Tucson).

https://www.mescalmovieset.com

[Esteban]

Bad Day at Black Rock. 1955. Noir meets western. Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Ernest Borgnine, and Lee Marvin.

One-armed man comes to town seeking dead man.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by peaceindriving

DOH!

Is Three Amigos too new? Too silly? 🤠

We love that and watch it together - Martin short is my favorite

Esteban1998! thanks for the actors names - my memory has not been the same since covid 3 times tbh

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

We love that and watch it together - Martin short is my favorite

Esteban1998! thanks for the actors names - my memory has not been the same since covid 3 times tbh

You tagged the wrong Esteban, but you're welcome.

[floridaorange]

I want all Esteban’s in on this

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

I want all Esteban’s in on this

Sounds good to me. Means you get more suggestions on good westerns, which will help you and your sons find more films to watch together.

[Esteban]

The Wild Bunch. 1969. Directed by Sam Peckinpah. William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Edmond O'Brien, Ben Johnson and Warren Oates.

[DrVenture]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Tombstone, if you haven't already seen it. If you have, watch it again. Great western.

1993. Too new?

My wife watches that every time it shows up on weekend afternoon TV. I've seen it (in pieces) many times over. Still a great Western flick.

[erickonphoenix]

It's a very long drink of water but Sergio Leon's "Once Upon a Time in the West" is on my annual watch list. If the 2 hr 30 minute running time doesn't scare you a very slow pace might put most viewers off. But it's an epic up there with Lawrence of Arabia. Henry Fonda as the villain has so many great moments. An absolute classic.

[Esteban]

Jeremiah Johnson. 1972. Robert Redford and Will Geer. Directed by Sydney Pollack.

Different kind of western:

"A Mexican-American War veteran, Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford), heads to the mountains to live in isolation. Woefully unequipped for the task at hand, Johnson is fortunate to come across a seasoned mountain man (Will Geer) willing to teach him the necessary survival tactics."

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

It's a very long drink of water but Sergio Leon's "Once Upon a Time in the West" is on my annual watch list. If the 2 hr 30 minute running time doesn't scare you a very slow pace might put most viewers off. But it's an epic up there with Lawrence of Arabia. Henry Fonda as the villain has so many great moments. An absolute classic.

Tried to get into that film - gave it 30 mins and wasn’t able to continue. Just not my style but I can appreciate and respect the artistry involved is off the charts. Might revisit it when my 12 yr old isn’t by my side watching with me.

[XutvJet]

Dances with Wolves

Come Hell or High Water

Unforgiven



Come Hell or High Water is the best present day Western movie I've seen.

[2000cs]

Originally Posted by DrVenture

In the Western comedy genre:
They Call Me Trinity
Trinity is Still My Name
Cat Balou
Paint Your Wagon
Support Your Local Sheriff ("Just passing through on my way to Australia")
Support Your Local Gunfighter
McClintock!

Paint Your Wagon is a musical, set in the west. Clint Eastwood is in it and sings. I believe this is his only singing role, and for good reason. But I still enjoy this movie.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by 2000cs

Paint Your Wagon is a musical, set in the west. Clint Eastwood is in it and sings. I believe this is his only singing role, and for good reason. But I still enjoy this movie.

I had to hear that. Now I can't unhear it!