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Title: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: MultiEye on March 09, 2014, 01:20:55 AM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on March 09, 2014, 03:18:40 AM
After horror,  westerns are my favorite type of films. Here's my top ten:

1) The Good,  The Bad and The Ugly
2) The Searchers
3) The Magnificent Seven
4) Silverado
5) Rio Bravo
6) High Plains Drifter
7) Tombstone
8) Winchester '73
9) Fistful Of Dollars
10) Lonesome Dove

and an honorable mention has to go out to my favorite horror/western combo : " Curse Of The Undead"


Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: MultiEye on March 09, 2014, 12:47:07 PM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: mjaycox on March 09, 2014, 08:21:03 PM
Of genre's, Film Noir/Mystery is my favorite, followed by Horror, then Westerns. I am surprised we've never done a thread like this before.

My Favorites:

1) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
2) The Searchers
3) Johnny Guitar
4) Rio Bravo
5) Red River
6) Pat Garret and Billy the Kid
7) Tombstone
8 ) Dances with Wolves
9) Unforgiven
10) For a Few Dollars More
11) The Magnificent Seven
12) Gunfight at the OK Corral
13) Lonesome Dove
14) The Professionals
15) The Wild Bunch
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: MultiEye on March 09, 2014, 09:04:33 PM
Well it's about time then I guess lol I'll keep updating when I get the time. \m/
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: MultiEye on March 09, 2014, 09:10:54 PM
The Searchers - trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI2AZb04HAc#)
Tombstone - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fzBGpSI_ek#)
Maverick - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ69CVbCiow#ws)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Official Trailer #1 - James Coburn Movie (1973) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-e47wAkg9g#ws)
Cowboys & Aliens Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH7KZD5vGBY#ws)
High Noon Official Trailer #1 - Gary Cooper Movie (1952) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9CR_tib0CA#)
The Unforgiven (1960) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqewCzpfmqU#ws)
Rio Bravo Trailer HQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlAF1DPLIAI#)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN0onE09-8c#ws)
Stagecoach 1939 Official Trailer (Nominated Oscar / Best Picture) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5lgrnPp-NY#)
Hondo trailer (1953) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-PxYIF3Tw#)
Wyatt Earp Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpded6yHtd4#)
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: MultiEye on March 09, 2014, 09:18:13 PM
True Grit (1969) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN-j4GDqjv4#ws)
True Grit Theatrical Trailer Official (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GkAH7IUWOE#ws)
The Cowboys (1972) ~ Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqmy20jx5MQ#)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Original 1966 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhULG5v1JF0#ws)
A Fistful of Dollars Official Trailer #1 - Clint Eastwood Movie (1964) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X2DtiE7VLw#ws)
For a Few Dollars More Official Trailer #2 - Clint Eastwood Movie (1965) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJk0lDmGRyo#ws)
The Outlaw Josey Wales Theatrical Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en9rfsUGDkc#ws)
High Plains Drifter (trailer) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1almB9zxX4#)
Comanche Moon Trailer DVD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s_TbfVoxG0#ws)
Thunderheart (1992) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dfmkymTr4c#)
Django Unchained - Official Trailer #2 (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8CZKbDzP1E#ws)
Once Upon a Time in the West - Original 1969 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_uW_VDsO8#ws)
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: MultiEye on March 09, 2014, 09:28:19 PM
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGpvO8JabEc#)
Wild Bunch Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24UiXGgMRtg#ws)
3:10 To Yuma - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdAYLVY0KrY#)
Blazing Saddles - Movie Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLNQv19YpG4#ws)
The Proposition - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7V-CW_SUos#ws)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp2ppYB9fDo#ws)
Open Range (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5dfPZIcH7k#ws)
1962 - The Comancheros - Les Comancheros (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UreIfwmCFog#ws)
The Alamo — Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI5JKD9OKR8#ws)
Trailer - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=501Afs54cso#ws)
The Lone Ranger Official Trailer #2 (2012) - Johnny Depp Movie HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjFsNSoDZK8#ws)
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Zackuth on March 09, 2014, 09:50:56 PM
My dad is a big John Wayne fan, so I got to see a lot of his westerns growing up.  Because of this, I have watched and enjoyed western movies and TV shows.

The Shootist
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Silverado
Rio Bravo
True Grit
Rooster Cogburn
The Cheyenne Social Club
Hannie Cauder
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Young Guns I & II
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on March 09, 2014, 11:32:30 PM
Quote from: Zackuth on March 09, 2014, 09:50:56 PM
My dad is a big John Wayne fan, so I got to see a lot of his westerns growing up.  Because of this, I have watched and enjoyed western
Hannie Cauder



I enjoyed"Hannie Caulder" quite a lot (my gods, Raquel Welch was gorgeous) but the ending scene (possible spoilers) with the "Preacher" always kind of annoyed me. Outside of that it's a fun movie.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Zackuth on March 09, 2014, 11:35:28 PM
Quote from: Phantom Stranger on March 09, 2014, 11:32:30 PM

I enjoyed"Hannie Caulder" quite a lot (my gods, Raquel Welch was gorgeous) but the ending scene (possible spoilers) with the "Preacher" always kind of annoyed me. Outside of that it's a fun movie.

To be honest, the reason I watched the movie was because of Raquel Welch, but I did enjoy the movie.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: horrorhunter on March 10, 2014, 02:59:16 PM
Quote from: Zackuth on March 09, 2014, 11:35:28 PM
To be honest, the reason I watched the movie was because of Raquel Welch, but I did enjoy the movie.
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on March 10, 2014, 06:07:40 PM
I have that poster. :)
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Mord on March 10, 2014, 07:51:19 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 10, 2014, 02:59:16 PM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on March 11, 2014, 11:23:54 PM
If nobody minds, i'd like to recommend , what I think is a truly great western:

"Hour Of The Gun" (1967)
-James Garner, Jason Robards

While basically a sequel to "Gunfight At The O.K. Corral",
this film stands by itself as a well made action western.  Anybody who only knows Garner through"Maverick" or "The Rockford Files" will be surprised to to see how he plays a major tough guy, in fact i'd say he was one bad mother fu (shut your mouth! ). All kidding aside, this is a terrific, action packed film. Jason Robards does a superb job playing Doc Holiday and the story and direction are first rate. If you've never seen this film, or it's been a while since you saw it, give yourself a treat and watch it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Haunted hearse on March 12, 2014, 10:10:22 AM
Winchester 73
Support your local Sheriff
True Grit (69)
Stage Coach
How the West Was Won
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2014, 11:00:37 AM
Quote from: mjaycox on March 09, 2014, 08:21:03 PMI am surprised we've never done a thread like this before.

I'm surprised you've forgotten about these two threads:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=4845.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=4845.0)

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=18561.msg296231;topicseen#msg296231 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=18561.msg296231;topicseen#msg296231)

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In the meantime, my favourite western is still this one:

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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 15, 2014, 11:53:05 AM
I'm a big fan of many westerns .. including Bruce Willis in Last Man Standing ...  8)

Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Hepcat on March 17, 2014, 11:27:01 AM
Lee Van Cleef is right up there with Clint Eastwood and Yul Brynner in my book:

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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Wich2 on March 17, 2014, 11:42:23 AM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 17, 2014, 12:43:21 PM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on March 20, 2014, 02:05:43 AM
Another recommendation:

"Ride The High Country" (1962)
-Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea

Plot: IMDB
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory.  But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double cross him.

Phantoms Review: One of the last great American made westerns. Beautifully directed by Sam Peckinpah. This is the first and only time that western heroes Scott and McCrea appeared together, in fact Scott retired after this film, because he felt he couldn't do any better and he wanted to go out on top.
Wonderful script, fine performances, and plenty of western action. This film is a true classic.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 20, 2014, 06:31:05 AM
Quote from: Phantom Stranger on March 20, 2014, 02:05:43 AM
Another recommendation:

"Ride The High Country" (1962)
-Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea

Plot: IMDB
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory.  But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double cross him.

Phantoms Review: One of the last great American made westerns. Beautifully directed by Sam Peckinpah. This is the first and only time that western heroes Scott and McCrea appeared together, in fact Scott retired after this film, because he felt he couldn't do any better and he wanted to go out on top.
Wonderful script, fine performances, and plenty of western action. This film is a true classic.

Nice review!

I'm a big fan of Randolph Scott .. loved his smooth calm voice in all his flicks.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Wich2 on March 20, 2014, 10:21:52 PM
(The whole Cary Grant thing casts an interesting light on his Oater image, though...)
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Dr. Madd on March 20, 2014, 11:57:48 PM
Support your local sheriff
Blazing Saddles
Sons of Kate Elder
Big Jake
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 21, 2014, 06:59:29 AM
Not the best western ever but I like it ....

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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Isn't this one often acclaimed as the best western ever?

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Charles Bronson versus Henry Fonda! It doesn't get much better than that.

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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 21, 2014, 10:02:03 AM
I agree, Once Upon a Time in the West is an entertaining flick.    :D
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on March 23, 2014, 02:58:08 PM
Speaking  of Henry Fonda,

'The Ox-Bow Incident' (1943)
-Henry Fonda, Henry Morgan
Plot: when a posse catches up to three men suspected of killing a local farmer some of them become  strongly divided on whether or not to lynch the men.

Phantoms Review: this film is a masterpiece plain and simple. it is light on Western action but heavy on characters an excellent acting. hauntingly beautifully in  its black and white cinematography ,this is a very deep psychological drama that makes you think about what you would do in the same situation. A true American classic, that is not to be missed.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 23, 2014, 07:03:43 PM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: jimm on March 23, 2014, 07:19:04 PM
For a Few Dollars More may be my favorite
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: jimm on March 23, 2014, 07:25:13 PM
The Big Gundown is another little known Van Cleef Italian classic
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Flower on March 23, 2014, 07:50:15 PM
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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on April 09, 2014, 09:58:59 PM
Todays recommendation are two film that have to be watched together.  Now lets return to those thrilling dsys of yesteryear. ...

'The Lone Ranger' (1956)
&
'The Lone Ranger And The Lost City Of. Gold' (1958)
-Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels

Two feature lenth films based on the classic TV series.  Both films are good old fashioned western adventures.
Plenty of action, entertaining stories and you can easily tell the good guys from the bad (if only real life were that simple)
Now I had nothing against the recent Ranger film, it was ...ok, and it was a hell of a lot better than the early '80's film
but This is the one true Lone Ranger and Tonto for many of us old timers .
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Haunted hearse on April 10, 2014, 10:40:24 AM
Quote from: Phantom Stranger on April 09, 2014, 09:58:59 PM
Todays recommendation are two film that have to be watched together.  Now lets return to those thrilling dsys of yesteryear. ...

'The Lone Ranger' (1956)
&
'The Lone Ranger And The Lost City Of. Gold' (1958)
-Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels

Two feature lenth films based on the classic TV series.  Both films are good old fashioned western adventures.
Plenty of action, entertaining stories and you can easily tell the good guys from the bad (if only real life were that simple)
Now I had nothing against the recent Ranger film, it was ...ok, and it was a hell of a lot better than the early '80's film
but This is the one true Lone Ranger and Tonto for many of us old timers .
The big problem with the 1980's Lone Ranger, was they got an actor to play the Lone Ranger who couldn't act.  the problem with the new Lone Ranger is they had a Lone Ranger who could act-like a complete doofis.  And there was the added benefit of Johnny Depp reprising Jack Sparrow who was trying to hide from authorities by pretending to be a Native American.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Phantom Stranger on April 10, 2014, 06:53:21 PM
You are absolutely correct Haunted Hearse. Klinton Spilsbury. (Legend Of The Lone Ranger 1981) had never acted before he landed the Ranger role, and the fact that he has vanished off the face of the earth since then, shows how bad he was. As for Arnie Hammer (Lone Ranger 2012) he was ok and he looked the part, but the attempts at humor fell mostly flat. It's a shame, had the director and screenwriter treated the characters more seriously and respectfully we might have a new classic to watch and a return of a great movie hero.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: RAGMAN on April 12, 2014, 09:11:21 AM
Outside of the obvious Wayne/Eastwood entries that run rampant in this thread already, I'll toss DEADWOOD into the pot. EXCEPTIONAL writing AND acting. Kicks a lot of the genre's films, old and new, right square in their arse.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: bromstaker on April 13, 2014, 08:05:04 PM
Here's a couple that haven't been mentioned yet: Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson, and Will Penny (one of Charlton Heston's best roles).
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Mord on April 13, 2014, 08:06:11 PM
No Country For Old Men (modern western)
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: jimm on April 15, 2014, 08:16:45 AM
No Country awesome movie
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Sean on November 06, 2017, 10:13:26 PM
I liked Pale Rider.

I like anything with Lee Van Cleef in it.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Lunkenstein on November 08, 2017, 06:48:16 PM
Lee Van Cleef was great. In addition to his films, I always enjoyed seeing him turn up on TV westerns like THE RIFLEMAN and HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Rex fury on November 09, 2017, 08:19:24 PM
I was at Half Price Books the other day and happened across "Creepy Cowboys: Four Weird Westerns", DVD set.  The four films are
: Tombstone Canyon, Vanishing Riders, Wild Horse Phantom and The Rawhide Terror. While I won't argue that these are the greatest Westerns they are fun in the manner they combine cowboys and the supernatural. As you probably guessed from my name, this is a subject near and dear to my heart!  For the four bucks the set cost me I don't think I went wrong. The Vanishing Riders features skeleton wearing cowboys on skeleton wearing horses ( a photo from this film appeared on the Halloween Costumes thread elsewhere on this site)! How cool is that?
Rex Fury
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Sean on December 05, 2017, 09:36:01 PM
Quote from: Lunkenstein on November 08, 2017, 06:48:16 PM
Lee Van Cleef was great. In addition to his films, I always enjoyed seeing him turn up on TV westerns like THE RIFLEMAN and HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL.

Legend has it on the set of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly the actors were having a contest to determine who could draw the fastest.  Eastwood was reportedly very fast.  But Van Cleef was faster.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2017, 10:18:49 AM
Lee Van Cleef in The Big Gundown:

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Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: LugosiFan25 on December 14, 2017, 11:25:23 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 14, 2017, 10:18:49 AM
Lee Van Cleef in The Big Gundown:

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Mr. Van Cleef is my personal fave Western star (and one of my favorites period). I just love that smirk that comes across his face. Pure cool.

Quote from: Phantom Stranger on April 09, 2014, 09:58:59 PM
Todays recommendation are two film that have to be watched together.  Now lets return to those thrilling dsys of yesteryear. ...

'The Lone Ranger' (1956)
&
'The Lone Ranger And The Lost City Of. Gold' (1958)
-Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels



I can second this. Love the series and The Lost City of Gold is particularly interesting as it gives Tonto a bigger role than normal. Really enjoy the classic Lone Ranger materials.
Title: Re: GREATEST WESTERNS
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2017, 03:02:46 PM
Charles Bronson from Once Upon a Time in the West:

(https://www.top10films.co.uk/img/Charles_Bronson_Once-Upon-A-Time-in-the-West.jpg)

cl:)