Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here

In 1909, a Paiute Indian named Willie Boy kills his employer and flees into the Nevada desert with his lover, Lola. A manhunt ensues, led by Sheriff Christopher 'Buck' Carson, who has a complicated past with Willie Boy's tribe. The pursuit becomes a tense standoff, exposing racial tensions and the harsh realities of the American West.

The film was critically acclaimed for its powerful performances, nuanced exploration of racial themes, and masterful direction. It is often cited as a revisionist Western that challenged traditional genre conventions, earning praise for its mature storytelling and visual style.

• Praised for its revisionist take on the Western genre and its exploration of complex social issues.

• Robert Redford and Robert Blake deliver compelling performances as the hunter and the hunted.

• The film is noted for its atmospheric cinematography and its unflinching look at prejudice.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's strong performances, particularly from Robert Redford and Robert Blake, and its thought-provoking narrative that delves into racial tensions and the harshness of the frontier. Many appreciate its deviation from typical Western tropes.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design (Anthea Sylbert). Katharine Ross also received a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress.

Abraham Polonsky, who directed the film, was blacklisted during the McCarthy era and "Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here" was his first directorial effort in nearly 20 years.