Review of Zachariah (1971) by Grant H — 15 Aug 2008
The only film of it's kind, an Electric Western, made on the tail end of the psychedelic era. It has wannabe gunfighter Zachariah (John Rubinstein) teaming up with his blacksmith friend Matthew (Don Johnson), to join up with the Crackers, (played by Country Joe and the Fish), a band of robbers, (quite literally a band!!) Soon after though, they drift apart, which leads to rivalry.
It's easy to see why this is the only film of it's kind, but it was a good idea, at the time!! But, it does feature good music from Country Joe and the Fish, The James Gang, White Lightnin' and New York Rock Ensemble.
More of an extended rock video than a proper film, could have been better.
This review of Zachariah (1971) was written by Grant H on 15 Aug 2008.
Zachariah has generally received mixed reviews.
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