Review of The Westerner (1940) by Greg W — 19 Feb 2014

"Gary Cooper gives a commanding performance in William Wyler's popular 1940 Western, which features Walter Brennan in an Oscar-winning turn".

This review of The Westerner (1940) was written by Greg W on 19 Feb 2014.

The Westerner has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jeremiah L (151) on 14 Aug 2008

A great Western that pits the 'Homesteaders' versus the 'Cattlemen' in a section of Texas run by a renegade Judge Roy Bean (Brennan) that hands…

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By Rebecca Z (63) on 16 Nov 2007

First Gary Cooper movie I ever saw. Its what made me love Gary Cooper, actually its what made me love old movies, period…

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By Private U (13,627) on 20 Aug 2007

It's a solid western--Gary Cooper does well in the role that he was a master of, while Walter Brennan steals the film as Judge Roy Bean…

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Cooper was good but it should have been more gritty. The scenery was also poor given the wealth of options…

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This is one of my favorites. Gary Cooper and Walter Brennan are excellent together and Walter Brennan's as Judge Roy Bean is outstanding…

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By Adam W (1,422) on 20 May 2008

Based on an amalgam of various tall tales told by Hanging Judge Roy Bean, who did indeed have a huge crush on (a photo of) Lily Langtry…

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