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11 August 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost ... for the revenge he craves!Plot:
Harry Collings returns home to his farm after drifting with his friend, Arch. His wife, who had given up on him... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Easy Rider Producer Commits Suicide (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 March 2008, 10:25 AM, PDT)
Fonda To Receive Maverick Award
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 23 April 2003)
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The Best Western since Seven Samauri! more (35 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Peter Fonda | ... | Harry Collings | |
| Warren Oates | ... | Arch Harris | |
| Verna Bloom | ... | Hannah Collings | |
| Robert Pratt | ... | Dan Griffen | |
| Severn Darden | ... | McVey | |
| Rita Rogers | ... | Mexican Woman | |
| Ann Doran | ... | Mrs. Sorenson | |
| Ted Markland | ... | Luke | |
| Owen Orr | ... | Mace | |
| Al Hopson | ... | Bartender | |
| Megan Denver | ... | Janey Collings | |
| Michael McClure | ... | Plummer | |
| Gray Johnson | ... | Will | |
| Len Marsal | (as Len Marcel) |
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Rated R for western violence and some sexual content. (2003 re-rating)Parents Guide:
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UK:12 (re-rating) (2001) | UK:AA (original rating) | UK:15 (video rating) (1986) | Iceland:12 | West Germany:16 (f) | Germany:16 (DVD rating) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:GP (original rating) | USA:R (2003 re-rating)Fun Stuff
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After the success of Easy Rider (1969), Universal Pictures hit upon the idea of letting young filmmakers make "semi-independent" films for low budgets in hopes of generating similar profits. The idea was to make five movies for low budgets ($1 million or less), not interfere in the filmmaking process and give the directors final cut. The other movies were: The Last Movie (1971), Taking Off (1971), Silent Running (1972), American Graffiti (1973). moreQuotes:
Arch Harris: [to an insistently insinuating stranger in a bar] You can always tell a man who's got something on his mind. He keeps talkin' to people he don't know. Now what is it you're tryin' to tell me? moreFAQ
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I just saw this film at the Maine International Film Festival and it was a real surprise. Sure it's not perfect but it is the most realistic, sensitive portrayal of the west I have seen on the big screen. Jane Fonda called it the first "feminist western" but I disagree. It does have the strongest female role you may see in a western and Verna Bloom is fantastic! Peter Fonda is excellent in his role, also, and does brilliant direction. The cinematography is a big heavy handed on the special ethereal effects for such a realistic film, but it does not distract too much from the underlying story and excellent acting. A must see!