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Old 04-11-2007, 04:07 PM
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First, let me say I think it's great that younger fans are rediscovering the western. Westerns (along with Horror) has long been my favorite genre.
Most of the films I'm reccomending have probably allready been mentioned but just in case they haven't, here's a few favorites:

Since you all ready have seen my personal favorite,"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" you have to complete the trilogy
"A Fistful Of Dollars"
"A Few Dollars More"
You also may want to check out Sergio Leones other classic western
"Once Upon A Time In The West"

Staying with star Clint Eastwood check out these films

"High Plains Drifter"
"Pale Rider" (two westerns with a hint of the supernatural)
"Hang 'Em High"
"Two Mules For Sister Sara"
" The Outlaw Josey Wales"
"Unforgiven" (academy award winner)

With Star Lee Van Cleef:

"Sabata"
"Return Of Sabata"
"The Big Gundown"
"Death Rides A Horse"

With star James Stewart:

" Winchester '73"
"Man From Laramie"
"Night Passage"
The Naked Spur"

and in no particular order:

"Tombstone" (Kurt Russell)
"The Quick And The Dead" (Sharon Stone)
"Open Range" ( Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall)
"Quigley Down Under" (Tom Selleck)
"Silverado" (Kevin Kline, Scott Glen)
"Lonesome Dove" (Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones)
"The Missing" (Tommy Lee Jones)
"The Magnicent Seven " (Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen)
"The Long Riders" ( Stacy Keach)

and last, but certainly not least.. The great John Wayne:

"The Searchers"
"Rio Bravo"
"Stagecoach"
"Red River"
"El Dorado"
"True Grit"
"The War Wagon"
"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance"
"Fort Apache"
"The Shootist"
and many many others.

These are just the tip of a very large iceberg. The western has been around since the begining of movies and there are hundreds to choose from.
And of course there are dozens of western TV shows, comic books and novels out there too. I hope this list helps. Have fun and enjoy.
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