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Most Authentic Westerns
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Tombstone - The Director's Cut (Vista Series)Tombstone - The Director's Cut (Vista Series)
Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $11.85
The King of Authenticity. The very best ever Hollywood vision of the West.
The Culpepper Cattle Co.The Culpepper Cattle Co.
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $8.54
Oustanding effort, especially for the early 70's. Well done.
McCabe & Mrs. MillerMcCabe & Mrs. Miller
Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $5.78
Dark and gloomy even in all the snow. This is closer to what the West looked like than the majority of movies.
True Grit (Special Collector's Edition)True Grit (Special Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $10.49 / Used from: $7.19
Clothing is comparable to most Westerns--terrible. But the dialogue is the most period correct ever penned. Listen to the pace and style of talking in this movie. You won't get a better example of 19th Century speech than this.
The White Buffalo [Region 2]The White Buffalo [Region 2]
Buy used from: $99.99
Why isn't this movie on Region 1 DVD? Aside from the dreadful cavalry uniforms in one scene, the rest of the wardrobe and production design are wonderful. Excellent dialogue as well. Love this movie.
Lonesome DoveLonesome Dove
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Wardrobe and production design are excellent. LD raised the bar on the genre. Pity so few filmakers noticed.
Tom HornTom Horn
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An A for effort. Strong attempt to capture this turn of the century tragedy. I saw this at a drive-in when it came out.
The Grey Fox [VHS]The Grey Fox [VHS]
Buy used from: $15.77
There should be a special place in the afterlife for executives who prevent great movies like this from being on DVD. What a great movie with a great look. End of the West theme does not get tired here.
The Missouri BreaksThe Missouri Breaks
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A bit much for some, but the overall look and production design was a noble attempt for the time.
ShaneShane
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Not only a great Western for its story and acting, the production design and wardrobe were years ahead of the genre. Muddy streets and all. Fantastic.