Review of Tom Horn (1980) by Michael W — 12 Feb 2012
Steve McQueen had already been diagnosed with terminal cancer while filming his penultimate film, and he was determined as Executive Producer to get his vision of the legendary Cowboy on screen--the film went through five directors after multiple disagreements with its star.
The result, however, is a Western masterpiece. Hired by a collection of wealthy Wyoming ranchers, McQueen sets about assassinating various cattle rustlers, but when the violence of the old west hits the city streets the good folks of 1901 modern America want nothing more to do with his shootist ways.
The film is brisk as 98 minutes, but McQueen gives every part of himself to the character and the actor's own impending doom can be felt along with the character's ultimate fate. If you enjoyed films like Unforgiven or The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford than you must absolutely see Tom Horn.
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This review of Tom Horn (1980) was written by Michael W on 12 Feb 2012.
Tom Horn has generally received positive reviews.
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