Bite the Bullet (1975)
Directed by Richard Brooks
Genres - Western, Drama, Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Costume Adventure, Chase Movie |
Release Date - Sep 26, 1975 (USA) |
Run Time - 131 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Don Kaye
An excellent cast, featuring Gene Hackman, Ben Johnson, and James Coburn, highlights this entertaining Western that came and went at the box office, barely noticed by audiences. That doesn't stop the exciting story from capturing the viewer's attention as a disparate group of riders assembles to participate in a marathon 700-mile horse race across the American West at the turn of the century. The standard mutual feelings of distrust give way to respect and grudging admiration as each rider is put to the test. Stunning cinematography and locations, plus a gripping pace set by director Richard Brooks, set this Western apart at a time when the genre was in decline.
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horse-racing, admiration, competition, cross-country, horse, journey, newspaper, race [competition], respect, sports, stories, terrain, distrust, marathon
