Review of The Gunfighter (1950) by Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader — 23 Jun 1995
One of the earliest and best antiwesterns, made before the subgenre became self-conscious about critiquing the standard myths. Some that followed are merely contrary; this has the ring of truth.
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This review of The Gunfighter (1950) was written by Jonathan Rosenbaum and published by Chicago Reader on 23 Jun 1995.
The Gunfighter has generally received very positive reviews.
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