Westerns - Page 59

Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Brand: Fox

An old style romance about a farmhand in the Midwest who gets more than he bargained when takes a job as a farm hand. When he buys a pair of strapping mules from his employer who has a daughter that keeps him guess about her true feelings. Starring June Haver, Lon McCallister, Walter Brennan and Natalie Wood.When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Manufacturer: Kino Lorber

Western Union tells the story of two brothers whose destinies have brought them back together - Vance Shaw (Randolph Scott, Canadian Pacific) is an ex-criminal whose job is to protect the Western Union workers against attacks by gangs of bandits. Things become more complicated when he learns that his renegade brother, Jack Slade (Barton MacLane, The Maltese Falcon) is leading one of these gangs. The tension increases as the daughter of Vance's boss comes into the picture with her young and inexperienced suitor, Richard Blake (Robert Young, Father Knows Best). With Vance and Richard waging psychological warfare over her affections, gangs of bandits threaten the men at every turn. Legendary director Fritz Lang (Spies, Metropolis) makes striking use of Technicolor enhancing the actual western landscapes with virtuoso photography and signature Fritz Lang psychological suspense to elevate this western tale of destiny and desire. The top-notch cast also features Dean Jagger (Rawhide), John Carradine (The Hurricane) and Chill Wills (The Alamo).Special Features: Trailers

Manufacturer: Universal Studios Brand: Universal

Driven to desperation by hard times, Frank Walker (Lyle Bettger) and a party of miners decide to dig for gold in Ute Indian country despite a peace treaty that forbides trespassing on their land. Joining the group in spite of his father's warning is Gary Brannon (Audie Murphy), who has no qualms about breaking the treaty since his mother was killed by the tribe. The miners' actions soon incur the wrath of the Ute and Gary finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly situation that threatens to erupt into a bloody race war. Drums Across the River is distinguished by a cast of Western veterans such as Hugh O'Brien, Jay Silverheels and four-time Academy Award nominated Best Supporting Actor Walter Brennan.

Manufacturer: Paramount (Pmt) Brand: WARNER BROS. DIGITAL DIST

An ex-lawman bounty hunter shows a tenderfoot sheriff how to tame a town.

The Man from Snowy River: Kirk Douglas delivers outstanding performances in the duel role of a cattle baron and crusty old miner in this legendary western adventure set in the great Australian outback. After making one fortune raising cattle, an ambitious rancher sets his sights on the hills of the awesome Snowy River country. Buried somewhere in that pristine wilderness, protected by treacherous terrain and bands of wild, stampeding horses, is another fortune--of unmined gold! Before the rancher can stake his claim, a young cowboy turns the rancher's world upside down, by stealing his daughter's heart and uncovering a secret in those hills more precious than any treasure. / Return to Snowy River: Australia's breathtaking Victoria Alps set the backdrop for this spectacular epic saga. Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton, two of Australia's brightest film talents, star in a fast-paced, action-packed story of a stormy romance caught up in a violent feud between landowners. Acclaimed actor Brian Dennehy (LEGAL EAGLES, COCOON) gives a gripping performance as the powerful patriarch determined to keep them apart. Visually unforgettable and packed with rugged adventure and masterful stuntwork, RETURN TO SNOWY RIVER is a thrilling and memorable film!

Manufacturer: SPE Brand: Sony

Chuck Connors (Soylent Green) plays Jonas Trapp in this highly-charged rendition of the novel The Night of the Tiger. Jonas, a buffalo skin trader, must struggle with his lust for vengeance and his desire to reconcile with his wife, who left him in disgrace eleven years earlier.When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Manufacturer: BBC Home Entertainment

Before Billy the Kid and Jesse James, the golden age of the outlaw blossomed in Great Britain, where real-life Robin Hoods prowled the open roads and urban alleyways of the 17th and 18th centuries. Few figures in British history have captured the popular imagination as much as the outlaw: their brazen escapades and flamboyance made them the antihero of their time - feared by the rich, admired by the poor and celebrated by writers and artists.

Manufacturer: Kl Studio Classics