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Posse (1975)

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Average Rating: 6.3/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Aug 22, 1975 Wide

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Kirk Douglas produced, directed, and starred in this cynical western concerning Howard Nightingale (Kirk Douglas) a United States marshal who uses the pursuit of an outlaw to further his political career. Nightingale organizes a posse to track down Jack Strawhorn (Bruce Dern), a notorious bank robber. But Strawhorn turns the tables on Nightingale, kidnapping him and holding him hostage. He then demands that the posse pay $40,000 for Nightingale's safe return. In order to raise the money to free

PG, 1 hr. 32 min.

Western, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Kirk Douglas

Written By: William Roberts, Christopher Knopf

In Theaters: Aug 22, 1975 Wide

On DVD: May 11, 2004

Cast

Kirk Douglas
Marshal Howard Nighting...
Bruce Dern
Jack Strawhorn
Bo Hopkins
Wesley
James Stacy
Hellman
Luke Askew
Krag
David Canary
Pensteman
Alfonso Arau
Peppe
Katherine Woodville
Mrs. Cooper
Mark Roberts
Mr. Cooper
Dick O'Neill
Wiley
Billy Burton
McCanless
Gus Greymountain
Reyno
Allan Warnick
Telegrapher
Roger Behrstock
Sheriff
Dick Armstrong
Melody Thomas
Laurie
Beth Brickell
Mrs. Ross
Louie Elias
Rains
Larry Finley

Critic Reviews for Posse

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A good little Western nicely directed by Douglas.

October 10, 2005 Comment

Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Passable oater directed by its star, Kirk Douglas.

June 15, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

This superior western is superbly scripted by Christopher Knopf from his story.

March 3, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

One of the many sturdy Westerns that emerged from 1970s Hollywood sporting a chip on its shoulder.

May 12, 2004 Full Review Source: Creative Loafing

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Matt Brunson

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A funny, entertaining and unconventional Western with great Shootouts, beautiful Nature Pictures and a nice Soundtrack

May 13, 2010

David Hofmann

Good guys vs. bad guys with a twist. If you've ever wondered whether Bruce Dern could act, see this movie. If you haven't, see the movie anyway, it's one of the all-time greats.

December 9, 2009