I have watched this movie countless times and shown it to all my co-workers. It is one of the best movies I've ever seen. The screenplay extracted the best parts from the book, and it became a fantastic western romance. Lassiter is the baddest gunsliger I've ever seen. Amy Madigan was wonderful as Jane Lassiter. All other cast members were equally wonderful. The secondary love story is tender and sweet. It contains a particularly good stunt fall by a bad guy . When he hits the floor, there is no doubt he is dead. Lassiter and Jane's romance is so touching, the reveal-all scene on her porch during the rainstorm touches my heart every time I see it. The final scene is so beautiful I wish I had a picture of it, a kiss in the sunset. I can't praise it enough.
Review of Riders of the Purple Sage
Riders of the Purple Sage
(1996 TV Movie)
Excellent movie, better than book. Harris/Madigan terrific!
24 September 1998