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Synopsis
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 600-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. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide

Cast

Mario Arteaga Mexican
Ian Bannen Norfolk
Candice Bergen Miss Jones
Robert Donner Reporter
Gene Hackman Sam Clayton
Robert Hoy Lee Christie
Ben Johnson Mister
John McLiam Gebhardt
Jan-Michael Vincent Carbo
Jean Willes Rosie
Dabney Coleman Jack Parker
Jerry Gatlin Woodchopper
Paul Stewart J.B. Parker
James Coburn Luke Matthews
Walter Scott, Jr. Steve

Production Crew

Robert F. Boyle Art Director
Harry Stradling, Jr. Cinematographer
Alex North Composer (Music Score)
Rita Riggs Costume Designer
Richard Brooks Director
George Grenville Editor
Tom Shaw First Assistant Director
Richard Brooks Producer
Richard Brooks Screenwriter
Robert Signorelli Set Designer
Kay Rose Sound Editor
Al Overton, Jr. Sound/Sound Designer
Arthur Piantadosi Sound/Sound Designer
Les Fresholtz Sound/Sound Designer
Richard Tyler Sound/Sound Designer
Chuck Gasper Special Effects
Year: 1975
Runtime: 131
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature

Genre
Western

Color type
Metrocolor

Produced by
Columbia Pictures