Bite the Bullet (1975)
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An excellent cast, featuring Gene Hackman, Ben Johnson, and James Coburn, highlights this entertaining Western that came and went at the box office, barely noticed by audiences. That doesn't stop the exciting story from capturing the viewer's attention as a disparate group of riders assembles to participate in a marathon 700-mile horse race across the American West at the turn of the century. The standard mutual feelings of distrust give way to respect and grudging admiration as each rider is put to the test. Stunning cinematography and locations, plus a gripping pace set by director Richard Brooks, set this Western apart at a time when the genre was in decline. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard Brooks
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Bite the Bullet
An excellent cast, featuring Gene Hackman, Ben Johnson, and James Coburn, highlights this entertaining Western that came and went at the box office, barely noticed by audiences. That doesn't stop the exciting story from capturing the viewer's attention as a disparate group of riders assembles to participate in a marathon 700-mile horse race across the American West at the turn of the century. The standard mutual feelings of distrust give way to respect and grudging admiration as each rider is put to the test. Stunning cinematography and locations, plus a gripping pace set by director Richard Brooks, set this Western apart at a time when the genre was in decline. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 131 mins
Complete Cast of Bite the Bullet
- Gene Hackman - Sam Clayton
- James Coburn - Luke Matthews
- Ian Bannen - Norfolk
- Mario Arteaga - Mexican
- Robert Hoy - Lee Christie
- Jean Willes - Rosie
- Dabney Coleman - Jack Parker
- Walter Scott, Jr. - Steve
- Candice Bergen - Miss Jones
- Ben Johnson - Mister
- Jan-Michael Vincent - Carbo
- Robert Donner - Reporter
- Paul Stewart - J.B. Parker
- John McLiam - Gebhardt
- Jerry Gatlin - Woodchopper
- Sally Kirkland - Honey
- Director(s):
- Richard Brooks
- Writer(s):
- Richard Brooks
- Producer(s):
- Richard Brooks
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Mild Violence, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Westerns
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