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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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This may be my favorite movie of all time - not just favorite western, but favorite movie! Redford, Newman & George Roy Hill made this a true classic.
Lonesome DoveLonesome Dove
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This may be the greatest western movie/mni-series of all time. The story is exceptional and the acting - especially Robert Duvall & Tommy Lee Jones - is perfect!
High NoonHigh Noon
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A true classic. Gary Cooper's brilliant performance makes it very much worth watching. Black & White.
The Searchers (John Wayne Collection)The Searchers (John Wayne Collection)
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Maybe the best John Wayne western of all time.
Crossfire TrailCrossfire Trail
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One of Selleck's best westerns, in my opinion. He just does it right...
Dances with Wolves (Widescreen Edition)Dances with Wolves (Widescreen Edition)
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A surprisingly good western, focusing on the indian side of the story. Hard to beat.
Open RangeOpen Range
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Another terrific Robert Duvall western. Also starring Kevin Costner.
Last Stand At Saber RiverLast Stand At Saber River
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A very good Tom Selleck western.
Broken Trail (Two-disc)Broken Trail (Two-disc)
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Robert Duvall was made for westerns. His performance is pitch-perfect!
Johnson County WarJohnson County War
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It's only about 60% factual, but a good, solid western with maybe the finest cinematography in the genre.
Rio Bravo (Two-Disc Special Edition)Rio Bravo (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Just a good, sixties-style John Wayne western, with help from Dean Martin, Walter Brennan, Angie Dickinson, and even Ricky Nelson.
UnforgivenUnforgiven
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A classic Clint Eastwood western, post spaghetti era.
SilveradoSilverado
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A fun, modern classic-style western with a cast that you wouldn't ordinarily expect to find in this genre - but they make it work quite nicely.
Gunfight at the O.K. CorralGunfight at the O.K. Corral
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A fifties take on the story, not especially historically accurate, but good performance by Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas make it very enjoyable.
Monte WalshMonte Walsh
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Another good Selleck western, though not as enjoyable as Crossfire Trail or Last Stand at Saber River, in my opinion.
Quigley Down UnderQuigley Down Under
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An Austrailian western, but still a western. It's different, but good.