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Welcome to Hard Times (1967)

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Long before he scored with the epic Ragtime, novelist E.L. Doctorow wrote a minor novel upon which this stark 1967 film is based. It was adapted for the screen by veteran western director Burt Kennedy. In a forlorn town called Hard Times in the Old West, a cowardly mayor, Will Blue (Henry Fonda), does little to protect the citizens from the rampages of a ruthless criminal known as The Man from Bodie (Aldo Ray). The cold-blooded killer gets away with murder -- and then he burns down the town as he leaves. The citizens rebuild, and a newcomer named Zar (Keenan Wynn) injects some life into the desolate place by opening a saloon that attracts a bevy of interesting women, including Molly Riordan (Janice Rule) and Adah (Janice Paige). However, things again look bleak when The Man from Bodie returns to town. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

Starring:: Henry Fonda, Janice Rule, (more)

Director(s):: Burt Kennedy

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Synopsis of Welcome to Hard Times

Long before he scored with the epic Ragtime, novelist E.L. Doctorow wrote a minor novel upon which this stark 1967 film is based. It was adapted for the screen by veteran western director Burt Kennedy. In a forlorn town called Hard Times in the Old West, a cowardly mayor, Will Blue (Henry Fonda), does little to protect the citizens from the rampages of a ruthless criminal known as The Man from Bodie (Aldo Ray). The cold-blooded killer gets away with murder -- and then he burns down the town as he leaves. The citizens rebuild, and a newcomer named Zar (Keenan Wynn) injects some life into the desolate place by opening a saloon that attracts a bevy of interesting women, including Molly Riordan (Janice Rule) and Adah (Janice Paige). However, things again look bleak when The Man from Bodie returns to town. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

Complete Cast of Welcome to Hard Times

Henry Fonda - Will Blue
Keenan Wynn - Zar
John Anderson - Ezra/Isaac Maple
Fay Spain - Jessie
Aldo Ray - Man from Bodie
Arlene Golonka - Mae
Royal Dano - John Bear
Dan Ferrone - Bert Albany
Elisha Cook, Jr. - Hanson
Ann McCrea - Flo
Ron Burke - Young miner
Michael Shea - Jimmy Fee

Janice Rule - Molly Riordan
Janis Paige - Adah
Warren Oates - Jenks
Edgar Buchanan - Brown
Denver Pyle - Alfie
Lon Chaney, Jr. - Avery
Paul Birch - Mr. Fee
Paul Fix - Maj. Munn
Kalen Liu - China
Bob Terhune - 1st Drinker
Alan Baxter - Jack Millay

Director(s):: Burt Kennedy

Writer(s):: Burt Kennedy

Producer(s):: David Karr, Max E. Youngstein

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While Fonda's performance is always masterful, the plot and supporting performances left much to be desired. Not worth watching

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