BITE THE BULLET (Released to Theaters USA 1975)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì Bite the Bullet—nice relief from alien movies—focuses on the theme of endurance horse racing and the humans who participate in this sport. While this film does not compare with the endurance horse racing movie, Hidalgo, it still holds interest with its solid writing, presentation, and portrayal. The film works on an adult audience level with its genre-defined western treatment of women. Expect a welcome exposure to western-style stage settings and scenery. There is a welcome treatment of the value of taking care of one's horse and humanely looking to the needs of one's competitors. The movie is gentle on the mind and is a good watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Several men and one woman participate in a United States cross-country endurance horse race in the early 1900s.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Richard Brooks for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Richard Brooks for making the film possible. Cast includes Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, Ben Johnson, Ian Bannen, Jan-Michael Vincent, Robert Donner, Jean Willes, Mario Arteaga, and Dabney Coleman.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It suits the western fan well with a good  story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers