Bite the Bullet
by Richard Brooks
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Actor: Ben Johnson, Candice Bergen, Gene Hackman, Ian Bannen, James CoburnDirector: Richard Brooks
Brand: Sony
Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Jr.
Producer: Richard Brooks
Writer: Richard Brooks
Editor: George Grenville
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); Chinese (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Korean (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 132 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-04-02
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Sony Pictures
Movie Reviews of Bite the Bullet
Movie Review: A horse ride through hell
Summary: 4 Stars
In the 1970s when westerns were typically cynical, dark and violent, Bite the Bullet went for a more traditional movie, and it works because when it comes right down to it, it's a good story. In the early 1900s, saddle tramp Sam Clayton is out of work after delivering a horse to the start point of a 700-mile horse race. At first, Clayton wants none of the race, but comes around and ends up joining the competition. One of nine riders, Clayton sets off through hellish terrain with little water. Can the riders tread that fine line between pushing both themselves and their mounts too far, and who will win? Not much action here, but I never found myself bored. Great location shooting, a good score by Alex North, and a strong ensemble cast make this 70s western an enjoyable one.
At the height of his popularity, Gene Hackman leads the ensemble cast as Sam Clayton, the cowboy looking for work who joins the 700-mile race. Clayton wants to win, but not at a cost of his own beliefs and morals. If someone's in trouble, he'll help. Candice Bergen stars as Miss Jones, a former prostitute who joins the race to earn some much-needed money, but there may be more going on than she tells. James Coburn plays Luke Matthews, Clayton's old friend who has bet every cent he has on the most reliable rider...himself. Hackman's scenes with Coburn make their past friendship more realistic and believable, you like both characters. Ben Johnson is great in a small part as Mister, an ex-Pony Express rider who's tried everything in life but believes he won't be remembered, winning the race on the other hand would immortalize him. Some of the other riders include Ian Bannen as Sir Harry Norfolk, a British sportsmen who loves competition, Jean-Michael Vincent as Carbo, a youngster trying to prove himself, Mario Arteaga as the Mexican, and Robert Hoy as Christie, the early favorite.
The DVD seems like it was just thrown together. No special features, not even a trailer, and a fullscreen presentation of a movie that would look great in widescreen. Even more frustrating, the credits are in widescreen, but the movie goes to pan-n-scan immediately after. Too bad, but the movie's a good one, an old fashioned western with a great cast, check out Bite the Bullet!
Summary of Bite the Bullet
Bite the Bullet is an epic Western adventure featuring an amazing award-winning cast. Directed by Robert Brooks (In Cold Blood Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) the film's turn of the century tale of high stakes and harsh tests of endurance glorifies the kind of gutsy men and women who built this country.Two-time Oscar? winner Gene Hackman plays a former roughrider who matches wits with a lovely but shady lady in distress (Oscar? nominee (Candice Bergen). Academy-Award? winner James Coburn (1997 Best Supporting Actor Affliction) is a drifting ex-cowboy who joins a gruelling 700-mile race and competes against a young reckless cowboy (Jan-Michael Vincent) a haughty English sportsman (Oscar? nominee Ian Bannen) and a gutsy Pony Express rider (Oscar? winner Ben Johnson 1971 Best Supporting Actor The Last Picture Show).System Requirements:Starring: Ian bannen Candice Bergen James Coburn Gene Hackman Ben Johnson and Jan Michael Vincent. Directed By: Richard Brooks. Running Time: 131 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Standard" format. Copyright 2002 Columbia TriStar.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?WESTERN/MISC. Rating:?PG UPC:?043396077614 Manufacturer No:?07761Westerns DVD Video
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