Westerns
The American West has always fascinated movie goers, even though much of the Old West never was. Russian nobility toured, eccentric Englishwomen toured, and authors wrote wild stories that seeped into the minds of us all. Gunslingers, cattle rustlers and savage Indians are part of the myth. Other iconic elements include the hanging tree, stetsons amd spurs, lassos and Colt 45s, stagecoaches, gamblers, long-horned cattle and cattle drives, prostitutes (or madams) with a heart of gold, and more.
Alice's Westerns, or Cowboy Films are listed alphabetically below, be sure to check out 'Spaghetti Westerns' sub-featured in green on the left, and 'TV Westerns' under 'Television Shows'.
The Horse Soldiers (1959)
7.2/10
Director: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers
For his only Civil War feature, director John Ford crafted a stirring true story of a Union cavalry raid into Confederate territory. Colonel John Wayn... Read more
The Hunting Party (1971)
6.5/10
Director: Don Medford
Starring: Candice Bergen, Gene Hackman, L Q Jones, Mitchell Ryan, Oliver Reed, Simon Oakla...
To cattle baron Brandt Ruger (Gene Hackman), his beautiful wife Melissa (Candice Bergen) is just one of his possessions. So when notorious bandit Fran... Read more
The Indian Fighter (1955)
6.4/10
Director: Andre De Toth
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Walter Matthau, Diana Douglas, Walter Abel, Elsa Martinelli, Lon C...
Kirk Douglas is the eponymous trail guide, who agrees to shepherd a wagon train through Sioux territory. But when trader Matthau and his partner Lon... Read more
The John Wayne Collector's Classic. 'The Lucky Texan' (1934)
5.7/10
Director: Robert Bradbury
Starring: John Wayne, Barbara Shelley, George Gabby Hayes
When U.S. marshal John Wayne rides into the town of Little Rock, which has fallen victim to a gang of nasties headed by a mysterious figure known as "... Read more
The John Wayne Story: The Early Years (1993)
Starring: John Wayne, Gene Autry, Dean Martin
The John Wayne Story: The Early Years chronicles the early life and success of the legendary Western icon who was born Marion Morrison. The film surve... Read more
The John Wayne Story: The Later Years (1993)
7.7/10
Starring: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Kirk Douglas, Raquel Welch
See the legendary John Wayne at his greatest in two-fisted action, interviews, rare photos, and more, in this documentary covering his screen career f... Read more
The Keeping Room (2014)
6/10
Director: Daniel Barber
Starring: Sam Worthington, Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Muna Otaru
Left without men in the dying days of the American Civil war, three Southern women - two sisters and one African-American slave - must fight to defend... Read more
The Keeping Room (Blu-Ray) (2014)
6/10
Director: Daniel Barber
Starring: Sam Worthington, Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Muna Otaru
Left without men in the dying days of the American Civil war, three Southern women - two sisters and one African-American slave - must fight to defend... Read more
The Kid (2019)
5.9/10
Director: Vincent D'Onofrio
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Chris Pratt, Dane DeHaan
The story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kid's encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett. Read more
The King and Four Queens (1956)
6.1/10
Director: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Clark Gable, Eleanor Parker, Jo Van Fleet, Barbara Nichols, Sara Shane, Jean Wil...
Clark Gable and Eleanor Parker star in this unique blend of action, comedy and intrigue - all topped off with a healthy dollop of steaming romance. A... Read more