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A Balasaur Score of 63 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, Metacritic 57/100. It runs long at 3h 37m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic57/100
432 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael CiminoScreenplay
- Michael CiminoDirector
- David MansfieldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kris KristoffersonJames Averill
- Christopher WalkenNathan D. Champion
- John HurtBilly Irvine
- Sam WaterstonFrank Canton
- Brad DourifMr. Eggleston
- Isabelle HuppertElla Watson
- Joseph CottenThe Reverend Doctor
- Jeff BridgesJohn L. Bridges
- Ronnie HawkinsMajor Wolcott
- Paul KosloMayor Charlie Lezak
- Geoffrey LewisTrapper Fred
- Richard MasurCully
Stills
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Themes
immigrantshowdownwyoming, usalove trianglemontanabrothelmarshalidealistcock fightingcockfightcattle baronfiddler