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I really wanted to enjoy this film! Recalling the final scene of "True Grit" when John Wayne's Rooster Cogburn and horse jumped the fence without assistance from special effects or stuntmen, a reprise of the Oscar - winning role was keenly anticipated. Complemented by Katherine Hepburn, long - term partner of another movie favourite, Spencer Tracy, this should have been a wonderful film. Unfortunately, I don't believe it was! Continuity and / or reference to "True Grit" was almost non - existent. Too much of the script occurred in near dark scenes. Richard Jordan who I thought was terrific in the later production of "Gettysburg", seems to be one - dimensional. As for "the Duke" and Miss Hepburn, they may have enjoyed working together, but I thought there was some important ingredient missing in their acting. I thought someone planned a sequel, six years after the original,to capitalise on potential box office returns. Sadly, the Western had declined in audience interest by 1974 and I believe this film didn't gain much kudos except for its curiosity value. For me, the John Wayne and Lauren Bacall pairing in "The Shootist" was much more magical and interesting, a film which sadly too few watched.
score 4/10
dbowman-9 3 June 2007
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