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Lawman
1970
While in a neighbouring town, some drunken locals from Sheriff Maddox' domain accidentally kill a man. So the stern, unbending Maddox (Burt Lancaster) goes there to arrest the missing men, a task that proves much harder than he expected, thanks to his rude and arrogant manner. The residents quickly view him as an enemy, and .. Read more
| Starring | Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Sheree North |
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| Director | Michael Winner |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Michael Winner is a man who obviously loves the movies, and as a producer is capable of assembling major players in promising material. As a director, however, he's no great shakes, and invariably sabotages his own films by doing his own editing and by relying too much on the zoom lens. This is an authentic-looking, tough western — filmed on location in Durango, Mexico with a distinguished cast and a fine screenplay by Englishman Gerald Wilson — that is totally destroyed by inept timing and a clumsy, ugly visual style. No real director of westerns would have star Burt Lancaster wear that silly hat throughout the movie.
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Typically ham-fisted Western from Death Wish Winner. Stoic lawman Lancaster arrives in the town of Sabbath on the trail... read more on Time Out
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Terse, violent Western with a good cast.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Fort Bliss was a long time ago wasn't it.
An elegaic masterpeice of sadness and regret. Robert Ryan, Burt Lancaster and Lee J Cobb all turn in astonishing performances of incredible depth and beauty. A ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
LAWMAN (First class western
If you like this type of drama then Lawman is one of the best.
A bunch of drunken Cowboys 'Hurrah' a town called Bannack after a cattle drive... more -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A REAL WINNER!
Ignore the pompous Radio Times review, this is a truly great Western with a fantastic cast, and proves that once upon a time, Michael Winner was a more than ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Violent Vendetta for Vincent and Vernon
This is an excellent western movie packed with a talented, mature cast who bring exactly the right pace and gravitas to this sad tale of men too proud to take ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Fort Bliss was a long time ago wasn't it.
An elegaic masterpeice of sadness and regret. Robert Ryan, Burt Lancaster and Lee J Cobb all turn in astonishing performances of incredible depth and beauty. A ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Fort Bliss was a long time ago wasn't it.
An elegaic masterpeice of sadness and regret. Robert Ryan, Burt Lancaster and Lee J Cobb all turn in astonishing performances of incredible depth and beauty. A ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
LAWMAN (First class western
If you like this type of drama then Lawman is one of the best.
A bunch of drunken Cowboys 'Hurrah' a town called Bannack after a cattle drive... more -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A REAL WINNER!
Ignore the pompous Radio Times review, this is a truly great Western with a fantastic cast, and proves that once upon a time, Michael Winner was a more than ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Violent Vendetta for Vincent and Vernon
This is an excellent western movie packed with a talented, mature cast who bring exactly the right pace and gravitas to this sad tale of men too proud to take ... more
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Slow moving Western
Burt Lancaster sets about rounding up a group of cowboys who accidentally shot a bystander on a raucous lads night out. Eventually he sees that life's not ... more
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Good. Interesting.
A film showing the tough life of the West. A good performance by Burt Lancaster with a twist ending. Symbolizes the tough and sometimes grim life in the west.
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Michael Winner is a man who obviously loves the movies, and as a producer is capable of assembling major players in promising material. As a director, however, he's no great shakes, and invariably sabotages his own films by doing his own editing and by relying too much on the zoom lens. This is an authentic-looking, tough western — filmed on location in Durango, Mexico with a distinguished cast and a fine screenplay by Englishman Gerald Wilson — that is totally destroyed by inept timing and a clumsy, ugly visual style. No real director of westerns would have star Burt Lancaster wear that silly hat throughout the movie.
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Typically ham-fisted Western from Death Wish Winner. Stoic lawman Lancaster arrives in the town of Sabbath on the trail... read more on Time Out
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Terse, violent Western with a good cast.
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