Rancho River
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Rancho River |
| Original title | The rare breed |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1966 |
| length | 97 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Andrew V. McLaglen |
| script | Ric Hardman |
| production | William Alland |
| music | John Williams |
| camera | William H. Clothier |
| cut | Russell F. Schoengarth |
| occupation | |
| |
Rancho River (original title: The Rare Breed ) is a western by Andrew V. McLaglen from 1966. Based on the life story of the rancher William Burgess, the film follows Martha Price (Maureen O'Hara) in her endeavors to find the dream of her deceased Husband of the introduction of Hereford cattle to the American West. The film was one of the early major productions with the music of John Williams, who is mentioned as "Johnny Williams" in the opening credits.
action
An expensive, award-winning polled Hereford bull is bought at auction by Charles Ellsworth, who has come to buy supplies for wealthy Texas rancher Alexander Bowen. Sam Burnett is hired to take the bull to Bowen Ranch.
Martha Price, the bull's original owner, learns from her daughter Hilary of a conversation she overheard between Burnett and two men who work for rival rancher John Taylor. Burnett made a deal with Taylor to kidnap the bull. One of Taylor's men, Deke Simons, gets into a fight with Burnett in the drawing room. As a witness to the brawl, Price gains Burnett's trust. The two of you and your daughter travel overland to deliver the bull.
One night while Price and Burnett are making coffee over the campfire, the coffeepot is fired. Burnett knows this is a signal from Taylor's men. Shortly before dawn, Hilary caught Burnett trying to hand over the bull. He denies her allegations and wakes her mother to prove he is innocent. Once again, Price Burnett agrees when in doubt.
Taylor's men find a fence that has been hacked into a hole to make way for Price's car. They conclude that Burnett betrayed them. Simons, who is supposed to catch up with Burnett, shoots a companion and rides after the car.
In a ravine, Burnett meets Jamie Bowen, Alexander's son, who has stolen a herd of longhorn cattle from his father and is on his way to start his own ranch. Simons catches up, shoots a herdsman and triggers a mass panic. Jamie tries to escape, but he is overrun by the cattle.
Badly battered and unconscious, Burnett throws Jamie back to the car. Simons is there holding Price and her daughter hostage. Simons demands the money Taylor paid Burnett for the bull. Simons also demands Price's money, but while he is distracted Burnett is able to take his rifle. Simons mounts and gallops away. Burnett follows him. When the horses collide, Simons falls on a sharp rock and is instantly dead.
Burnett returns with the money, but Price berates him for his dishonesty and the anger he's caused. After a few days with Bowen's son in tow, they reach their destination, his father's ranch.
His father, Alexander Bowen, a former Scottish soldier, soon became interested in Martha. His son and daughter fall in love. The breeding bull does not survive the harsh winter caused by the climate. After a long search, Burnett finally finds a calf he sired - without horns. When he gets too close to Martha, he is knocked down by Alexander Bowen. She chooses Burnett.
criticism
The lexicon of international film saw (“a) a partly ironic, partly rough and rustic western comedy: loyal US homeland film entertainment.” The Protestant film observer drew the following conclusion: “Elaborate American westerns that enrich a story with little meaning with nice individual features. It is only because of her and thanks to excellent photography that the film can be viewed from around the age of 15. "
The American critics gave the film friendly reviews; Time especially praised the “green-eyed beauty of Maureen O'Hara, who brings the Technicolor process to its best advantage” and the New York Times called it “tasty, maybe a little overdosed with emotions, but spiced with amusing tips. It's the kind of frontier story that James Stewart plays so laconically and unmistakably every year. "
Web links
- The Rare Breed at the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Rancho River at rotten tomatoes (English)
- The Rare Breed on [All Movie Guide]
- The Rare Breed at Turner Classic Movies (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/research/cms/Exhibits/FactFiction/tabid/135/Default.aspx#rare
- ^ Rancho River. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed December 2, 2018 .
- ↑ Evangelical Press Association Munich, Review No. 78/1966
- ↑ quoted from The Rare Breed. In: Turner Classic Movies . Accessed December 2, 2018 .