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A newspaper organises a gruelling 700-mile horse race across the wilderness, with a substantial cash prize at stake. Two former cavalry soldiers must put their friendship to one side to compete for first place, but face stiff competition in a cunning prostitute, an English sportsman and a cocky would-be gunslinger. Western, starring Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn and Ian Bannen
1975
Movie/Drama
Western
Cast & Crew
Gene Hackman
(Actor)
.. Sam Clayton
Candice Bergen
(Actor)
.. Miss Jones
James Coburn
(Actor)
.. Luke Matthews
Jan-Michael Vincent
(Actor)
.. Carbo
Ian Bannen
(Actor)
.. Sir Harry Norfolk
Ben Johnson
(Actor)
.. Mister
Dabney Coleman
(Actor)
.. Jack Parker
Jean Willes
(Actor)
.. Rosie
Richard Brooks
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Gene Hackman
(Actor)
.. Sam Clayton
Born:
January 30, 1930
in
California
Best Known For:
The French Connection, The Mexican, Enemy of the State... too many to mention.
Early-life:
Born Eugene Allen Hackman on January 30, 1930, in San Bernardino, California, after which his family moved around frequently before finally settling in Danville, Illinois. He has a brother called Richard. After his parents divorced, Hackman left home aged 16 to join the US Marine Corps where he served as a field radio operator. His mother died in 1962, as a result of a house fire she accidently started while smoking.
Career:
After making the decision to get into acting in 1956, Hackman joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California (where incidentally, he struck up a friendship with Dustin Hoffman). After performances in several off-Broadway plays, Hackman's first movie was Lilith alongside Warren Beatty, who then cast him in his breakthrough film, Bonnie and Clyde. Hackman was soon in demand, showcasing his talents in everything from comedy (in Young Frankenstein) to villainy (as Lex Luthor in Superman). He's also won two Oscars - Best Actor for The French Connection, and Best Supporting Actor for Unforgiven. He retired from acting in 2004 to concentrate on writing novels.
Quote:
"It really costs me a lot emotionally to watch myself on-screen. I think of myself, and feel like I'm quite young, and then I look at this old man with the baggy chins and the tired eyes and the receding hairline and all that."
Trivia:
Hackman has written a number of historical novels with undersea archaeologist Daniel Lenihan.
Candice Bergen
(Actor)
.. Miss Jones
James Coburn
(Actor)
.. Luke Matthews
Born:
August 31, 1928
in
Laurel, Nebraska
Best Known For:
A string of movie roles.
Early-life:
James Harrison Coburn III was born in Laurel, Nebraska, on August 31, 1928 to Mylet Johnson and James Coburn Jr. He was raised in Compton, California. After studying drama at Los Angeles City College, he made his stage debut at the La Jolla Playhouse in Herman Melville's Billy Budd. He made his film debut in the western Ride Lonesome (1959).
Career:
Coburn raised his profile following appearances in The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), Charade (1963), The Americanisation of Emily, and Major Dundee (1965). His other film credits include A Fistful of Dynamite (1972), Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973) and Cross of Iron (1977). Rheumatoid arthritis limited his output in the 1980s but he enjoyed a career resurgence in the 1990s with supporting roles in the likes of Young Guns II (1990), Hudson Hawk (1991), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Maverick (1994), Eraser (1996), The Nutty Professor (1996), and Affliction (1997), for which he won an Academy Award. He died of a heart attack on November 18, 2002, at the age of 74.
Quote:
"The Magnificent Seven was really kind of a miraculous event that took place in my life."
Trivia:
Coburn loved fast cars. He voiced the character Henry J Waternoose in Monsters, Inc (2001).
Jan-Michael Vincent
(Actor)
.. Carbo
Ian Bannen
(Actor)
.. Sir Harry Norfolk
Ben Johnson
(Actor)
.. Mister
Dabney Coleman
(Actor)
.. Jack Parker
Jean Willes
(Actor)
.. Rosie
Richard Brooks
(Director)
