I have read enough books and talked to people who had grampas or great uncles who lived in the days of the "old west" to know this movie is closer to reality then most. Life was hard, some people grew up cold and mean. Wesley Hardin shot an unarmed man who annoyed him. There were some really nasty people back then. This movie can stand on its own even though it is a follow up to Lonesome Dove. That was warmer, more romantic, and more likable than this. Watch this for realism.
Capt. Call is retired and gets hired by the railroad to chase down a bandit for robbing numerous trains. Many people are changed by the events that lead up to the demise of the bandit. Some for the good, some to the grave. It portrays the harshness and difficulties of living in the 1800's west.
It is touching to see Capt. Call warm to the young blind girl and truly begin to show affection.
There are several heartbreaking moments that will tug at your emotions, and some curdle your blood.
This is a great movie but be prepared for some shocking moments that will leave you in disbelief.
Capt. Call is retired and gets hired by the railroad to chase down a bandit for robbing numerous trains. Many people are changed by the events that lead up to the demise of the bandit. Some for the good, some to the grave. It portrays the harshness and difficulties of living in the 1800's west.
It is touching to see Capt. Call warm to the young blind girl and truly begin to show affection.
There are several heartbreaking moments that will tug at your emotions, and some curdle your blood.
This is a great movie but be prepared for some shocking moments that will leave you in disbelief.