Western Films
My favorite genre of films is westerns. I prefer classic westerns from the 50’s and 60’s, with their stereotypical story arcs and motifs of the wild west. Most western films revolve around a hero, usually some type of cowboy who has been through many struggles in his life. Common themes include honor, sacrifice, constant fighting with Indians, and the conquest of the wild west. Western movies usually follow a somewhat predictable story line: a hero must help somebody (a defenseless farmer or widow) defend their land or lives against invading Indians or outlaws, and the film follows the adventures of the lead character as he fights his enemies and saves the innocent.
Many prominent western films have served as templates for the genre throughout the years. Some memorable examples include:
– Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (George Roy Hill, 1969)
– The Gunfighter (Henry King, 1950)
– Once Upon a Time in the West (Sergio Leone, 1968)
– The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Sergio Leone, 1966)
– The Searchers (John Ford, 1956)
Famous Actors in Western Films
Some actors are well known in the western genre. These men and women are well recognized throughout cinema history for bringing western characters to life. Some examples of well-known western actors include:
-Clint Eastwood
-John Wayne
-Gary Cooper
-Henry Fonda
-Maureen O’Hara
-Barbara Stanwyck
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