Comes a Horseman [VHS]
starring: James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth
directed by: Alan J. Pakula
directed by: Alan J. Pakula
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Richard Farnsworth received an Oscar nomination for this 1978 film, directed by the late Alan J. Pakula. He plays an aging ranch hand in the late 1940s, working for Jane Fonda. She's being pressured by her greedy neighbor, Jason Robards, to sell him her land--this after he has had her father murdered to expedite the sale. Robards wants the land because he knows it's full of oil, but he's not about to tell her that. Rather, he relentlessly strong-arms her and the rest of his neighbors, resorting to violence and killing when he doesn't get his way, knowing he's already bought the cooperation of the law. But Fonda, aided by returning World War II veteran and cowpuncher James Caan, stands up toRobards, setting off an almost biblically violent confrontation. Comes a Horsemanwas sumptuously photographed by Gordon Willis, who captures the true sweep of the wide open spaces, and strong acting overcomes what charitably could be described as a stately pace. As for Farnsworth, he brings a tastily understated quality to the role of the old cowpoke who knows he's signed on for his last roundup but has the grit to stick it out. --Marshall Fine
Richard Farnsworth received an Oscar nomination for this 1978 film, directed by the late Alan J. Pakula. He plays an aging ranch hand in the late 1940s, working for Jane Fonda. She's being pressured by her greedy neighbor, Jason Robards, to sell him her land--this after he has had her father murdered to expedite the sale. Robards wants the land because he knows it's full of oil, but he's not about to tell her that. Rather, he relentlessly strong-arms her and the rest of his neighbors, resorting to violence and killing when he doesn't get his way, knowing he's already bought the cooperation of the law. But Fonda, aided by returning World War II veteran and cowpuncher James Caan, stands up toRobards, setting off an almost biblically violent confrontation. Comes a Horsemanwas sumptuously photographed by Gordon Willis, who captures the true sweep of the wide open spaces, and strong acting overcomes what charitably could be described as a stately pace. As for Farnsworth, he brings a tastily understated quality to the role of the old cowpoke who knows he's signed on for his last roundup but has the grit to stick it out. --Marshall Fine
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- A WELL-ACTED, WESTERN -ROMANCE, WITH STUNNING CINEMATOGRAPHY
Pakula did a fine job of capturing the grandeur of the 'fading' West in this sweeping tale of greed, passion, betrayal, and murder. I watched it six, or seven times on the big screen when it first came out, possibly because I felt it was an excellent re-uniting of Fonda, and Robards ( two of my favorite actors ), and was quite surprised by how good Caan was in his role as the laconic neighbor of the feisty, embittered widow that Fonda plays. Richard Farnsworth, however, was simply incredible as Fonda's ... Read More
Rating: - Relentless Glory of Ranch Life
"Comes a Horseman," an ambling, leisurely paced western that quietly debuted in 1978, has never received much acclaim. Perhaps a film loaded with so many extraordinary talents should have soared to great heights. Most contemporary critics were bored. The film was released during a furious moment in United Artists' history when they were juggling Apocalypse Now, Manhattan and Raging Bull, and it simply fell through the cracks. Stephen Bach was not especially kind in his expose novel Final Cut : Art, Money, ... Read More
Rating: 
- Slow and predictable...
...but great cinematography.This film is beautiful to look at, but you can't help but know what's going to happen before it happens.Robards character is nothing more than a big baby who literally throws hissy-fits when he doesn't get his way.The idea that this man is free to just kill who he wants whenever he wants-including bankers-is a little extreme.In the climatic scene-you can help but wonder how on earth this man thought he was going be able to get away with what he was doing?Getting rid of ... Read More
Rating: - Great riding, gorgeous scenery, full characters
The story is about a sweeping passion that you don't see much anymore --the grab for land, the insistence that a way of life stays the same.
This movie is additionally noteworthy because it garnered the late actor Richard Farnsworth an Academy Award nomination for his part as the steady and honest "Dodger." Farnsworth turns in a fine performance that is plainly and comfortably delivered.
Fonda does a great job playing the part of a tough, unsentimental, and unlikeable but tenacious ... Read More
Rating: - When Comes The End Of This Movie?
This is a very tedious movie about a female rancher played by Jane Fonda who is trying to eek out a living. At the same time she is trying to atone for fornicating with THE BAD GUY which broke her daddy's heart.So she kinda has her hands full. Then James Cann arrives all shot up and she has to be a nurse too!Then the two of them along with their elderly ranch hand try to drive cattle and make a good sale.This movie is only redeemed by the wonderful performance of veteran actor Richard Farnsworth who I understand ... Read More
- A WELL-ACTED, WESTERN -ROMANCE, WITH STUNNING CINEMATOGRAPHYPakula did a fine job of capturing the grandeur of the 'fading' West in this sweeping tale of greed, passion, betrayal, and murder. I watched it six, or seven times on the big screen when it first came out, possibly because I felt it was an excellent re-uniting of Fonda, and Robards ( two of my favorite actors ), and was quite surprised by how good Caan was in his role as the laconic neighbor of the feisty, embittered widow that Fonda plays. Richard Farnsworth, however, was simply incredible as Fonda's ... Read More
- Relentless Glory of Ranch Life"Comes a Horseman," an ambling, leisurely paced western that quietly debuted in 1978, has never received much acclaim. Perhaps a film loaded with so many extraordinary talents should have soared to great heights. Most contemporary critics were bored. The film was released during a furious moment in United Artists' history when they were juggling Apocalypse Now, Manhattan and Raging Bull, and it simply fell through the cracks. Stephen Bach was not especially kind in his expose novel Final Cut : Art, Money, ... Read More
- Slow and predictable......but great cinematography.This film is beautiful to look at, but you can't help but know what's going to happen before it happens.Robards character is nothing more than a big baby who literally throws hissy-fits when he doesn't get his way.The idea that this man is free to just kill who he wants whenever he wants-including bankers-is a little extreme.In the climatic scene-you can help but wonder how on earth this man thought he was going be able to get away with what he was doing?Getting rid of ... Read More
- Great riding, gorgeous scenery, full charactersThe story is about a sweeping passion that you don't see much anymore --the grab for land, the insistence that a way of life stays the same.
This movie is additionally noteworthy because it garnered the late actor Richard Farnsworth an Academy Award nomination for his part as the steady and honest "Dodger." Farnsworth turns in a fine performance that is plainly and comfortably delivered.
Fonda does a great job playing the part of a tough, unsentimental, and unlikeable but tenacious ... Read More
- When Comes The End Of This Movie?This is a very tedious movie about a female rancher played by Jane Fonda who is trying to eek out a living. At the same time she is trying to atone for fornicating with THE BAD GUY which broke her daddy's heart.So she kinda has her hands full. Then James Cann arrives all shot up and she has to be a nurse too!Then the two of them along with their elderly ranch hand try to drive cattle and make a good sale.This movie is only redeemed by the wonderful performance of veteran actor Richard Farnsworth who I understand ... Read More
