The Horsemen (1971)
8/10
The Horsemen from the Snowy Mountains
3 December 2015
Warning: Spoilers
A rare treat for fans of Omar Sharif (dies at 83, Requiescat in pace), fans of Afghanistan, and fans of equines. There's a hilarious scene with a thin sheep at a sheep fighting contest (one of many "sports" Afghans like to watch and bet on). A nomad (David Porath from The Odessa File (1974)) brings along a thin, deformed sheep to fight a big ram.

Great acting as always from Omar Sharif. Leigh Taylor-Young is hot as a gypsy witch. Jack Palance adds a fatherly touch as well.

Also recommended: Bite the Bullet (1975) The Man From Snowy River (1982) Eagle's Wing (1979) The Black Stallion (1979).

A definitely unusual and unique film.
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