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Written and directed by Frank D. Gilroy, this Western casts Charles Bronson as Graham Dorsey, a two-bit Western outlaw who has a three-hour affair with lonely Amanda Starbuck (Jill Ireland). When Dorsey is reported killed, Starbuck capitalizes on her liaison by building up the "legend" of the supposed deceased outlaw. Soon Dorsey has become an icon, glorified in song, fable, and dime novels. Imagine Starbuck's discomfort when he turns up very much alive, and extremely upset at being turned into Amanda's own private cottage industry. At the end, Dorsey isn't even left with his own identity. This picture is somewhat unconventional for a Western, downplaying violence in favor of characterization and dark humor.
Original Release
08/11/1976
US Release
08/13/1976
Cast
Name | Character |
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Charles Bronson | Graham Dorsey |
Jill Ireland | Amanda Starbuck |
Douglas Fowley | Buck Bowers |
Stan Haze | Ape |
Damon Douglas | Boy |
Hector Morales | The Mexican |
Bert Williams | Sheriff |
Davis Roberts | Sam |
Betty Cole | Edna |
William Lanteau | Reverend Cabot |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Charles Bronson | Graham Dorsey |
Jill Ireland | Amanda Starbuck |
Douglas Fowley | Buck Bowers |
Stan Haze | Ape |
Damon Douglas | Boy |
Hector Morales | The Mexican |
Bert Williams | Sheriff |
Davis Roberts | Sam |
Betty Cole | Edna |
William Lanteau | Reverend Cabot |
Larry French | Mr. Taylor |
Michael LeClair | Cody Taylor |
Anne Ramsey | Massive Woman |
Howard Brunner | Mr. Foster |
Don 'Red' Barry | Red Roxy |
Billy Beck | Mental Patient |
Alan Bergman | Songwriter |
Elmer Bernstein | Songwriter |
Arline Bletcher | Stage Passenger |
Jimmie Booth | Barfly |
Producers
Name | Role |
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M.J. Frankovich | Producer |
William Self | Producer |
Mike Frankovich Jr. | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1977 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |