I'd say this film is ahead of its genre.
From the very start this film is dark (nothing graphic, this was 1966, but the intent and actions of the villain Slim Pickens are down right bad) and the tone and story is set up. At one point it tries to be Shane, but with a twist that ends up closer to a spaghetti western when harm befalls the two heroes, this film turns into a compelling pulp shoot out movie.
Robert Lansing has to reign in the mean. Patrick Wayne is a star who just didn't crack the big time, but is always worth watching. And the two of them play well together.
It's always great to see Clint Howard.
And director Michael D Moore must be one of the best directors not to have made a plethora of classic movies for himself judging by his second unit directors credits.
A must for any western fan.
From the very start this film is dark (nothing graphic, this was 1966, but the intent and actions of the villain Slim Pickens are down right bad) and the tone and story is set up. At one point it tries to be Shane, but with a twist that ends up closer to a spaghetti western when harm befalls the two heroes, this film turns into a compelling pulp shoot out movie.
Robert Lansing has to reign in the mean. Patrick Wayne is a star who just didn't crack the big time, but is always worth watching. And the two of them play well together.
It's always great to see Clint Howard.
And director Michael D Moore must be one of the best directors not to have made a plethora of classic movies for himself judging by his second unit directors credits.
A must for any western fan.