Gone with the West
Gone with the West

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Gone with the West

1975
Movie
91 min
English

After being framed, a cowboy is sent to jail. After his time is served, he leaves with vengeance in his heart. Soon he meets a young Native American woman and together they go to settle their score with a small town and its corrupt leader.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Larry C. SmithGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

Set in the unforgiving landscape of the Old West, the film follows a hardened prospector and a young drifter who become entangled in a desperate struggle for survival. Their journey is fraught with danger as they navigate treacherous terrain, evade lawmen, and confront the harsh realities of frontier life. Their quest for fortune and redemption tests their loyalties and their very will to live.

Critical Reception

Gone with the West received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its low production values and predictable storyline. While some acknowledged the gritty portrayal of the West, the film failed to resonate with a wider audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.

  • Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.

  • The Western setting feels unoriginal and lacks depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with the film's simplistic plot and lack of engaging characters, with some finding it a forgettable entry in the Western genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Kanab, Utah, a location known for its numerous Western film productions due to its rugged natural scenery.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***Chaotic oddity satirizes the Western*** When an innocent convict (James Caan) is released from prison in the Southwest he teams-up with an AmerIndian woman (Stefanie Powers) to exact vengeance on a town of sadistic revelers in the des...