Comes a Horseman (1978)

6.3PG114 minDirector: Alan J. Pakula

1978 film by Alan J. Pakula

Comes a Horseman is a 1978 American Western drama film starring Jane Fonda, James Caan, Jason Robards, and Richard Farnsworth, directed by Alan J. Pakula.

Set in the American West of the 1940s but not a typical Western, it tells the story of two ranchers, Frank "Buck" Athearn (Caan) and Ella Conners (Fonda), whose small operation is threatened both by economic hardship and the expansionist dreams of local land baron Jacob "J.W." Ewing (Robards).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Comes a Horseman about?
Comes a Horseman (1978) — A brave and proud woman struggles for her land, finding help and something more in unexpected way.
Is Comes a Horseman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Comes a Horseman scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.