John Wayne,
Rock Hudson,
Antonio Aguilar,
Roman Gabriel,
Marian McCargo
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This routine western finds Union Colonel John Henry Thomas (John Wayne) and company attacking Confederate soldiers lead by Colonel James Langdon (Rock Hudson). After a crushing defeat, Langdon torches... read more
DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003
Stats: 155 reviews
A bit of benign escapism released in the United States at a time when the country was embroiled in divisive anti-war demonstrations and a tumultuous civil rights movement. McLaglen's epic western is entertaining but noticeably conciliatory and rather unimaginative.
Not perfect, but it's a really decent and enjoyable movie. You're seeing it for The Duke most likely, therefore you should know exactly what you're getting into. It's a very interesting story about the reconstruction and the spoils of war. There's some nice sequences and it's a v... read more
Well performed by John Wayne and Rock Hudson in this western aftermath of the Civil War. Featuring an excellent supporting cast and tremendous scenes of sprawling action.
An enjoyable Western with a unique premise. If you're seeing it for The Duke, you won't be disappointed, and prepare to be surprised by Rock Hudson.
Great "After the Civil War" flick with The Duke and Rock Hudson both doing a fine job as Colonels on opposite sides...but wait the war is over, so we can be friends now?? My husband and I both enjoyed the story which incorporated humor throughout.
After the Civil War, ex-Union Colonel John Henry Thomas and ex-Confederate Colonel James Langdon are leading two disparate groups of people through strife-torn Mexico. John Henry and company are bringing horses to the unpopular Mexican government for $35 a head while Langdon is l... read more
Just a so-so movie. Gets attention because of The Duke's pairing with the homosexual Hudson more than anything else.
Full of cliches, this tired Western is one of Wayne's weakest films, made in the same year he appeared in the Oscar-winning True Grit. Full Review
Theme of reconciliation between North and South is well-realized. Full Review
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