Tom Horn (DVD)

I.love this movie JustWatch it and have your kids with you. Clean movie .no Junk. Sex Etc.Early 1860.true Story of Tom horn.Bounty hunter. Tracker.for U.S.Government. Buy this u will talkabout it to your friends.Enjoy it. Because America is DieingWith in .life was so simple 100yrsAgo. Now look .it's a mess.T.y. Buck..

Well done.

Wanted to see how the movie correlated with Tom Horn's book. It didn't!

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One of McQueen's best movies: based on a true story and well researched in all detail.The epic conflict resulting from changing times.McQueen nailed the life of Tom Horn and Horn's last chapter. Horn was a less well known icon of the wild southwest who played a key role in closing the chapter on the wild southwest. Horn's life was that of an adventurer who's sole and demeanor was forged in wild and lawlessness of the last of the 1800s.The turn of the century was embracing civilization made safe to survive by the considerable efforts of the likes of Tom Horn. Tom lived his fascinating and often violent life having to be self-reliant and having to take matters into his own hands as simply a matter of survival - as there was nobody else to turn to.It came to define him. Many of the more genteel norms of a civilized world were now coming of age: well depicted in the movie, but were never exactly part of the crucible in which Tom's entire life was forged. And, there we have the conflict.And with the backdrop of changing realities durning the turn of the century, one of Wyoming's cattleman's associations dilemmas was the demise of Tom Horn.The association was desperate to solve the (becoming rampant) cattle rustling problem that was taking the profit out of their cattle business. Being impatient for resolution, they didn't have the patience for being immersed in the legal remedies being ushered in by civilization and the new norms of the 20 century and their desire to 'fit in' and be part of that.So, for a time the Association was willing to accept the 'no questions asked" solutions forged in the self-reliance of those (like Horn) in the past, They were willing to look the other way; to accept that aspect that defined Tom Horn and his reputation. And for a time things went well. Maybe too well!Regardless of Toms' methods and the fact the rustling stopped, when it became obvious their association was near to be exposed as Tom's employer, it appears Tom was double crossed.Although the seeds of betrayal were clearly sewn at the inception of Tom's taking on the position of Cattle Detective, Tom took the word of the Association's spokesman (Coble) for granted. (It was more common in Tom's time for a man's honor to depend on his word and to defend and stand by it, It defined him. Anything less and his reputation descend to that of being one of the despicable rabble.) Tom believed Coble's word was true; that the Association would be stand behind him "100%". Apparently not, and Tom paid for his mistake with his life.Besides the movie, Steve McQueen was an avid connoisseur of the weapons used in the wild west. He obviously researched Tom Horn's choice of weapons, specifically the 45-60 Winchester depicted well in the movie. (By "depicted well" I'm sure anyone that has shot a lever action in 45-60 or 45-70 in real life can attest to McQueen's accurate portrayal of shooting a cannon like that Winchester Horn carried.)

The court had no evidence that Tom killed the kid. The reporter lied. That was all it took. A sad but good movie.

I remember when this film opened in San Francisco in 1980, it got mediocre reviews from the local papers and didn't last long at the theaters. I, unfortunately did not see it at the time, and only caught it on a Prime Channel. During the opening credits I was surprised to see the great American Writer of the West, Thomas McGuane, listed as one of the two listed as the films' screenwriters. This, friends is a BIG plus. The words that come out of these characters mouths ring true, you can believe in what they're saying and doing onscreen. The cinematography is beyond compare here, lensed by the late great John Alonzo, ('Chinatown'). The lighting both daytime and evening scenes are beautifully lit, and some magnificent scenic backdrops here. The cast includes Linda Evans and Richard Farnsworth in wonderful characterisations here. But the star is Steve McQueen playing the real-life character of Tom Horn. He slips into this role as if it were made for him, nothing 'showy', just outstanding acting that seems effortless, but you know he put his all into the role. I've had my favorite films of McQueens: 'The Sand Pebbles', 'Bullitt', and 'Papillion' now I'm adding 'Tom Horn' to the list. If I get just ONE of you who read this review, see the film and appreciate it...I'll be a happy man.

Also one of his last, sadly. Great ,much underated and forgotten about film, based on a very interesting true story. Used to be on telly a lot. Less so these days. Well worth a look.

Classic movie from one of the all time greats.Steve McQueen. Who never lost it as he got older.

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Great movie from steve mcQueen