Comes a Horseman(1978)
“She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable.”
Overview
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Director
Alan J. Pakula
Studio
United Artists
Revenue
$10M
Cast
James Caan
as Frank 'Buck' Athearn
Jane Fonda
as Ella Connors
Jason Robards
as Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing
George Grizzard
as Neil Atkinson
Richard Farnsworth
as Dodger
Mark Harmon
as Billy Joe Meynert
Macon McCalman
as Virgil Hoverton
Basil Hoffman
as George Bascomb
James Keach
as Emil Kroegh
Jim Davis
as Julie Blocker
James Kline
as Ralph Cole
Clifford A. Pellow
as Cattle Buyer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Comes a Horseman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Comes a Horseman (1978).
What is Comes a Horseman about?▼
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Who directed Comes a Horseman?▼
Comes a Horseman was directed by Alan J. Pakula and released in 1978. It is a western, drama, romance film.
How long is Comes a Horseman?▼
Comes a Horseman has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Comes a Horseman?▼
The cast of Comes a Horseman includes James Caan as Frank 'Buck' Athearn, Jane Fonda as Ella Connors, Jason Robards as Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing, George Grizzard as Neil Atkinson, Richard Farnsworth as Dodger and more.
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