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***Big-budget Western about a 700-mile endurance race with a top-notch cast***
In 1906, a 700-mile horse race in the Western wilderness is sponsored by a newspaper. The racers include two former Rough Riders (Gene Hackman & James Coburn...
Bite the Bullet
1975Movie132 minEnglish
At the beginning of the 20th century, a newspaper organizes an endurance horse race : 700 miles to run in a few days. 9 adventurers are competing, among them a woman, Miss Jones, a Mexican, an Englishman, a young cow-boy, an old one and two friends, Sam Clayton and Luke Matthews. All those individualists will learn to respect each other.
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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Google Users75%
Director: Richard Brooks•Genres: Western, Adventure, Drama, Sport
Plot Summary
In 1906, a newspaper publisher organizes a grueling cross-country horse race from Denver toבול to attract attention and boost circulation. The race features a diverse group of riders, each with their own motivations and secrets, facing harsh conditions, treacherous terrain, and their own inner demons. As the grueling marathon unfolds, their true characters are revealed under extreme pressure.
Critical Reception
Bite the Bullet was generally well-received by critics for its ambitious scope, strong performances, and visually engaging portrayal of the Old West. While some found its pacing deliberate, many praised its depth and the way it explored the motivations of its characters beyond a simple adventure narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its epic scale and challenging depiction of a grueling endurance race.
- Recognized for strong performances, particularly from Gene Hackman and Candice Bergen.
- Noted for its detailed and authentic portrayal of early 20th-century Western life.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an engaging and well-made Western that effectively captured the spirit of endurance and the harsh realities of the era. Many appreciated the character development and the visual storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film's cinematographer, William A. Fraker, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on 'Bite the Bullet'.
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