Released in 1940 - The Westerner is a really excellent tale concerning the land disputes in Texas (between the cattlemen and the homesteaders) getting way out of hand.
At the heart of this classic Western yarn rests the complex relationship that unexpectedly transpires between Judge Roy Bean and a lanky stranger named Cole Harden (who's a suspected horse-thief).
Walter Brennan, as Judge Roy Bean, is a fascinating character who's burdened with a strange sense of morality and a fanatical obsession for the international stage actress, Lily Langtry.
Brennan won a well-deserved Oscar for his wonderful portrayal of Bean.
As a classic cowboy flick, you really need to see The Westerner to fully appreciate all of its subtle charm and rugged appeal.
At the heart of this classic Western yarn rests the complex relationship that unexpectedly transpires between Judge Roy Bean and a lanky stranger named Cole Harden (who's a suspected horse-thief).
Walter Brennan, as Judge Roy Bean, is a fascinating character who's burdened with a strange sense of morality and a fanatical obsession for the international stage actress, Lily Langtry.
Brennan won a well-deserved Oscar for his wonderful portrayal of Bean.
As a classic cowboy flick, you really need to see The Westerner to fully appreciate all of its subtle charm and rugged appeal.