As much as I like Pale Rider, I cannot believe the author of the novel Shane that the classic film is based on didn't sue for plagiarism. The only thing I can think of is that he must have allowed the copyright to lapse.
Clint Eastwood reworked the plot of Shane to fit a mining camp located in a canyon where a big mine owner is looking to take over. The film opens with hired help of the mine owner, Richard Dysart, running through the place, shooting it up and causing general mayhem.
Clint with clerical collar displayed is called 'The Preacher' although you see no sermons in this film. He's pretty handy with whatever it takes, fists, clubs and a six gun and upon his arrival in town helps out miner Michael Moriarty who is being set upon by five of Dysart's men. Moriarty ever so grateful takes him home to meet his intended and her daughter, Carrie Snodgrass and Sydney Penny.
Alan Ladd's Shane was a quiet peaceable sort whose manner belied his skill with a weapon. Clint Eastwood's Preacher is borrowed a whole lot from his character in High Plains Drifter. As a preacher, he must definitely favor the angry old vengeful Deity of the Old Testament. None of these bad guys gets much of a chance at redemption.
Pale Rider is Clint Eastwood's homage to Shane redone to fit his style of western hero. Definitely not your parent's Shane.
Clint Eastwood reworked the plot of Shane to fit a mining camp located in a canyon where a big mine owner is looking to take over. The film opens with hired help of the mine owner, Richard Dysart, running through the place, shooting it up and causing general mayhem.
Clint with clerical collar displayed is called 'The Preacher' although you see no sermons in this film. He's pretty handy with whatever it takes, fists, clubs and a six gun and upon his arrival in town helps out miner Michael Moriarty who is being set upon by five of Dysart's men. Moriarty ever so grateful takes him home to meet his intended and her daughter, Carrie Snodgrass and Sydney Penny.
Alan Ladd's Shane was a quiet peaceable sort whose manner belied his skill with a weapon. Clint Eastwood's Preacher is borrowed a whole lot from his character in High Plains Drifter. As a preacher, he must definitely favor the angry old vengeful Deity of the Old Testament. None of these bad guys gets much of a chance at redemption.
Pale Rider is Clint Eastwood's homage to Shane redone to fit his style of western hero. Definitely not your parent's Shane.