Comes a Horseman
Comes a Horseman

Comes a Horseman

1978Movie118 minEnglish

Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users75%
Director: Alan J. PakulaGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

In the arid landscape of Montana in 1917, a fiercely independent rancher struggles to hold onto her land against encroaching oil barons. She finds an unlikely ally in a drifter and a former war hero, forming a bond against powerful forces seeking to exploit the land and its resources. Their fight becomes a testament to resilience in the face of corporate greed and the changing American West.

Critical Reception

Comes a Horseman received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances and themes but found its pacing uneven. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating its gritty portrayal of the West and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Jane Fonda.
  • Admired for its thematic exploration of land rights and the decline of the independent rancher.
  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and occasionally bleak tone.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's compelling story about the struggle for land and its strong acting. Some reviewers found the movie to be a bit slow-paced, but most recognized its engaging narrative and the power of its central conflict.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Canadian province of Alberta, doubling for Montana.

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John Chard

John Chard

Horsewoman. Surely? Comes a Horseman is directed by Alan J. Pakula and written by Dennis Lynton Clark. It stars Jane Fonda, James Caan, Jason Robards and Richard Farnsworth. Music is by Michael Small and cinematography by Gordon Willis...