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Comes a Horseman

PG19781h 58mAlan J. Pakula
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 41

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"She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable."

Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.

WesternDramaRomance
Cattle DriveOilOil IndustryNeo-westernCattle Baron1940sOil Exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is Comes a Horseman (1978) about?

Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.

Who stars in Comes a Horseman?

Comes a Horseman stars James Caan (Frank 'Buck' Athearn), Jane Fonda (Ella Connors), Jason Robards (Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing), George Grizzard (Neil Atkinson), Richard Farnsworth (Dodger). The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

How long is Comes a Horseman?

Comes a Horseman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated PG.

Is Comes a Horseman worth watching?

Comes a Horseman holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Western, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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