No drug use is seen or implied. No doubt many readers have seen Clint Eastwood play the taciturn tobacco-chewing and-spitting Josey Wales in the 1976 film adaptation of the story, The Outlaw Josey Wales, before he decided to talk to an empty chair in front ofthe Republican Party. But unlike that other mythic outlaw, Josey Wales has a name and a heart. Not just the man, but the land of the south, too, impresses with character. This book took me back to the days after the civil war as if I was there. These two by Forrest Carter are among my favorites. This volume is a collection of two novellas: "Gone to Texas" and "The Vengeance Trail of Josey Wales.". The sign of the Comanche, that will be on our lodge. The opening where Josey's family is killed and his farm is burned down may be intense for younger viewers including the comancheros scene. One of my favorite Western movies is the The Outlaw Josey Wales; everything was so nicely done by Mr. Eastwood and the meticulous details are outstanding. The Outlaw Josey Wales. The film tells the story of Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militants during the Civil War. Driven to revenge, Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla band and fights in the Civil War. After the war, all the fighters in Wales' group except for Wales surrender to Union officers, Some material may not be suitable for children. There are no TV airings over the next 14 days. The language includes occasional f- and s-words, and a lot of "son of a b----" s. All this being said, this movie focuses more on making it look sad to settle problems and grudges with violence, which I think is a worthy message to observe for only mature teens and older. Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times, January 1, 1976. Upon release in August 1976, The Outlaw Josey Wales was widely acclaimed by critics, many of whom saw Eastwood's role as an iconic one, relating it with much of America's ancestral past and the destiny of the nation after the American Civil War. Years ago I learned that the movie was based on a book (Gone To Texas) I'd marked it as one I needed to read at some point. Terrill (Bill McKinney). Driven to rev We were unable to submit your evaluation. IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Hiding by day, traveling by night, they are joined by an Indian woman named Little Moonlight, and rescue an old woman and her granddaughter from their besieged wagon. He then pulls out his pistols when the ammunition runs out and continues on killing. Speaking of this film, the whole movie surrounds the life of a farmer named Josey Wales and who belongs from Missouri. I picked. Grandma Sarah: We'll do without molasses. AKA: 1976.1 The Outlaw Josey Wales, Josey Wales, The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wells, Der Texaner, El fugitivo Josey Wales. We told him about how our land had been stolen and our people were dying. Taglines This is a fine film and at the age of Box Office Mojo and IMDb are trademarks or registered trademarks of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Lone Watie: We thought about it for a long time, "Endeavor to persevere." All rights reserved. I'm going to attempt to review this movie as if I'm writing to adults, since I'm assuming that no parent in their right mind would allow a child under the age of 13 to view this picture. WebThe Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Missouri farmer Josey Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family. Plot Summary Web. "The Outlaw Josey Wales Quotes." But they took my horse and made him surrender they have him pullin' a wagon up in Kansas, I'll bet. And the newspapers said, "Indians vow to endeavor to persevere.". We dressed ourselves up like Abraham Lincoln. Young Confederate: Whupped 'em again, didn't we Josey? As The Outlaw Josey Wales, four-time Academy Award winner* Clint Eastwood is ideally cast as a hard-hitting, fast-drawing loner, recalling his Man with No Name from tj@E Josey Wales was the most wanted man in Texas. He typically wears a gray cowboy slouch hat and a shortened trench coat. Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Books About LGBTQ+ Youth, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews. Contents 1 Josey Wales 2 Grandma Sarah 3 Lige 4 Abe 5 Lone Watie 6 Dialogue 7 Taglines 8 Cast 9 External links Josey Wales [ edit] [to bounty hunter] Dyin' ain't much of a livin', boy. Plot Keywords. You a bounty hunter? Josey embarks on a trek to Texas, meeting and becoming friends with several people on the way, including a woman named Laura Lee, with whom he becomes romantically involved. [Josey meets with Ten Bears to negotiate a truce]. [4] P10yE%SWz"wU}=*0llo9)KT~j'r[RaMKZ%n=UM7UY ["E'!sy_$T2 :kw+$X-8mZu "+L~{ )="13U|bw Oh HL"$sltA9RgSQt WebThis Clint Eastwood film is worth Seeing in its entirety. They then fight for a sword, and one of them stabs the other one through. 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I ought to feel guilty at having enjoyed it but I also enjoy listening to Wagner! The writing was a mixed bag of a light touch and heavy-handedness; whereas sometimes the characters' thoughts were clearly conveyed in a few spare lines of conversation, other times (way too often), Carter would go on and on and on about the "code" of honor that the rebels, the Indians, etc. First Bounty Hunter: A man's got to do something for a living these days. A bit of a spoiler alert, so stop reading if you don't want to know: I liked the ending of the book better than movie. It's living that's hard when all you've ever cared about has been butchered or raped. were bound by. Even those like me who don't care for westerns will enjoy: it's just good film making! A couple of sexual references and a facially scarred prostitute. Eastwood's skills before and behind the camera connected with audiences for its humor and tenderness as well as its hair-trigger action. As The Outlaw Josey Wales, four-time Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood is ideally cast as a hard-hitting, fast-drawing loner, recalling his "Man with No Name" from his European Westerns. But unlike that other mythic outlaw, Josey Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). *(I;:*[W"Dd I tend to avoid westerns on TVthey prominently feature John Wayne who I felt was one-note, and the great ones (High Noon, The Searches, THIS) are far and in between what is a predictable genre. Wales believes that Fletcher betrayed his men, but he turns out to be unaware of the deception, and is held at gunpoint during the ambush. Estamos ante EL clsico de clsicos del gnero Western. Lone Watie: I didn't surrender neither. I love this movie, and one to share with progeny when old enough to handle life and death. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. WebThe old woman is so grateful she offers to let Josey and his ragtag bunch live at the farmhouse her son built. AND - supports the old truism, don't cast your girlfriend in your movies (Sondra Locke). It works in Gone to Texas, but really goes over the top in the sequel, The Vengeance Trail of Josie Wales. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. I like all of Carter's stuff. under which this service is provided to you. Great book! You can't really read this book without imagining Clint Eastwood as the title character. The men then charge the house and most are gunned down (some blood). Josey Wales: [to bounty hunter] Dyin' ain't much of a livin', boy. [i&6-U,zyq.Vn| _#,N>0u2dDx&|el Period. Check system requirements. Anything from Missouri has a taint about it. Wales becomes an outlaw and is pursued by bounty hunters and Union soldiers. Forest Carter writes in a romantic, heroic manner, meaning that he idealizes Josey Wells and that type of fierce, independent man who fought for the South and whose heritage is Appalachian, and also meaning that the hero-outlaw's exploits are "larger than life." Watch The Outlaw Josey Wales videos, latest trailers, interviews, behind the scene clips and more at TV Guide. Everyone in Fletcher's band (Anderson having been killed during the war) agrees to surrender, with the exception of Wales. It took only a few pages of this masterpiece to change my mind. Lone Watie: I notice when you get to dislikin' someone, they ain't around long, neither. | I would give this movie 100 stars if I could, but I guess I have to limit myself to only 5. This is a powerful film that features very good acting (though I felt Clint Eastwood was just alright) and engaging dialogue between the characters. Ten Bears: It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues. No signed paper can hold the iron. I would not hesitate to put it in the same category (or above) as the Segio Leone films. A man stands on the street talking to another man, and blood drips out of his gut shot (we see a bloody bullet hole). The film tells the story of Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militants during the Civil War. Josey Wales: Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. Plenty of violence. But his movie does it far more complexity. In his search for revenge, he falls in with a rebel band that's massacred by The film tells the story of Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militants during the Civil War. And every spring, when the grass turns green, and the Comanche moves north, you can rest here in peace, butcher some of our cattle, and jerk beef for the journey. Senator: The war's over. My first, Hombre, was a really good little novel, but it didn't prepare me for this. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. They stood us in a line: John Jumper, Chili McIntosh, Buffalo Hump, Jim Buckmark, and me I am Lone Watie. When we finished he shook our hands and said, "endeavor to persevere!" 2 Mar. The Outlaw Josey Wales chronicles the hero's violent journey westward after the Civil War. Lone Watie: You know, she thinks I'm some kind of a Cherokee chief. Josey Wales: Hell with them fellas. In the end, he kills Terrill and makes his peace with Fletcher, settling into a quiet life as a rancher with Laura Lee. Josey Wales: Nah, I guess not. Josey Wales is the classic misunderstood hero of westernsseen as an outlaw, he is actually the man of character and "righteousness" in contrast to the authority that surrounds him. I was also stimulated to research some of the historical references which are important in a western. FURTHERMORE - Chief Dan George was entertaining in the film, but he is also miscast after reading the book. Governments don't live together--people live together. 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