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Can You Recommend A Western Film or Series?

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Can You Recommend A Western Film or Series?

Post by CT_Shooter » Wed Feb 04, 2026 3:25 pm

I like westerns a lot. I've watched just about all of the available TV Westerns that exist and lots of films, and I definitely have my favorites, but I'm always looking for others. Here's one I just found and recommend. It's a well-crafted morality play that hits all of the genre's targets. ;)

The Tin Star, directed by Anthony Mann. The score is by Elmer Bernstein and it stars Henry Fonda as a bounty hunter and former sheriff who mentors a younger man who reminds him of himself, played by Anthony Perkins. Of course, it's essentially a battle between good and bad; and, of course, good wins (at least in the movies).

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Re: Can You Recommend A Western Film or Series?

Post by BrokenolMarine » Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:50 pm

Old Henry
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Re: Can You Recommend A Western Film or Series?

Post by clovishound » Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:06 pm

Firefly

Yes, it's sci-fi, but it's definitely got a bit of a western feel to it. I think it was probably the best sci fi series every made. Unfortunately, it only lasted one season, plus a movie.

Might not be to your taste, but should be worth a try.
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Re: Can You Recommend A Western Film or Series?

Post by Mags » Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:48 pm

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