Valdez is coming boldly recreates americas western frontier, a place where life was sometimes cheap. Bbfcinsight contains strong violence and partial nudity. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 45 produced by 4 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2 casting. There are 14 active aboveground crude oil storage tanks at the terminal, and an average of three to five oil tankers depart from the terminal each week. A mexicanamerican sheriff turns to violence against a corrupt rancher to get justice for a pregnant indian widow of a black man killed for no reason. Dec 27, 2017 filmed in southern spain and directed by theatre director edwin sherin my old mans place, valdez is coming was never received favorably at the box office. Aug 10, 2009 the legendary burt lancaster lays down the smack in this nifty trailer for director edwin sherins 1971 western valdez is comng, also starring susan clark. It would seem impossible that events play out in any way other than with valdez death, but you never know. And tell them valdez is coming a mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for. This 1971 film, valdez is coming is based on elmore leonards 1970 novel of the same name. In 1971, burt lancaster starred in the edwin sherindirected western valdez is coming. Set in the arizona territory in the 1880s, leonards novel combines a tale of revenge and violence with character analysis. Valdez is coming 1971 john wayne message board jwmb. A scrupulously honest mexicanamerican marshal, bob valdez is.
Like most of these productions, valdez is coming appears to acknowledge the influence of the spaghetti western without showing much understanding for it. But they forgot his old uniform, his sharp knife and his buffalo gun. Valdez is coming is a 1971 american western film directed by edwin sherin and starring burt lancaster, susan clark, richard jordan and jon cypher. Valdez is coming 1971 burt lancaster christian annyas.
I wanted to see this film because of my interest in both leonard and westerns. And tell them valdez is coming a mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for the pregnant indian widow of. Cast includes burt lancaster, susan clark, frank silvera, jon cypher, richard jordan. When tanner provokes a shooting that causes the death of an innocent man and valdez asks him to financially compensate the widow, tanner refuses to do. Valdez is coming 1971 when rancher frank tanner jon cypher hoodwinks local lawman bob valdez burt lancaster into shooting an innocent man, valdez is remorseful and tries to take up a. Released 1971, valdez is coming stars burt lancaster, susan clark, jon cypher, barton heyman the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
Valdez is coming is a simple tale from an elmore leonard novel. The legendary burt lancaster lays down the smack in this nifty trailer for director edwin sherins 1971 western valdez is comng, also starring susan clark. Last stand at saber river hombre valdez is coming forty lashes less one stories. And tell them valdez is coming a mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for the pregnant. Youll find more related titles and typography in the 19701974 and 1970s trailers sections. A mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for the pregnant indian widow of a wrongly killed black man. The story of valdez in movie and book brought these trends together, and populated the mythic structure with real people. Ironically the film version of the great white hope directed by martin ritt was filmed in spain at the same time valdez was filming. The loa volume includes this novel, valdez is coming, published as a paperback original in 1970 and made into a 1971 movie starring burt lancaster. Valdez is coming boldly recreates americas western frontier a place where life was sometimes cheap. Leonards novel is included in a compilation of four of his westerns published by the library of america.
Mexicanamerican sheriff valdez burt lancaster kills a wrongly accused black man after receivng bad information from a disgruntled rancher frank. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Valdez is coming 1971 cast and crew when rancher frank tanner jon cypher hoodwinks local lawman bob valdez burt lancaster into shooting an innocent man, valdez is remorseful and tries to. The terminal was the point of departure for the exxon valdez just prior to the oil spill. Valdez is coming kino lorber edu kino classics, kino. It is essentially a questrevenge novel quest if you think valdez is coming for the widow, revenge if you think valdez is coming for.
But the weapon smuggler frank tanner is greedy and impulsive. Adapted from an elmore leonard novel, valdez is coming stars burt lancaster in the title role. Its a grim story of lost causes embraced and good intentions wasted. When it comes to keeping the peace, former frontier sheriff bob valdez has always been the voice of reason in a sea of chaos. Valdez is coming is a 1971 western film about an aging sheriff who is pitted against a vicious, powerful rancher. Valdez is coming 1971 stream and watch online moviefone. And maybe how we should treat the meek a little nicer. Jan 19, 2015 the story of valdez in movie and book brought these trends together, and populated the mythic structure with real people. Aging town constable bob valdez burt lancaster is tricked into killing an innocent man by powerful rancher frank tanner jon cypher. Valdez is coming 1971 pg 90 min action, western 9 april 1971 usa a mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for the. Burt lancaster, susan clark, frank silvera, jon cypher country. Valdez is coming is an overrated western, with a good story of guilt and revenge, supported by magnificent performances. Valdez asks tanner for monetary help for the mans wife, but he is ridiculed and almost killed by tanners henchmen. When tanner provokes a shooting that causes the death of an innocent man and valdez asks him to financially compensate the widow, tanner refuses to do so and severely humiliates valdez, who will do.
The valdez marine terminal is an oil port in valdez, at the southern end of the alaska pipeline. Find similar and related movies for valdez is coming 1971 ed sherin, edwin sherin on allmovie. Valdez is coming 1971 ed sherin, edwin sherin related. Novice director ed sherin, who had guided the great white hope to stage success, was lancasters surprise choice to direct valdez is coming. Valdez is coming burt lancaster susan clark jon cypher 1971 a mexicanamerican lawman burt lancaster gets even with a southwestern rancher. Valdez is coming, published in 1970, is the third book in library of americas westerns. When the rancher tries to get rid of him, he plans his revenge. Lancaster is mexican deputy sheriff bob valdez who kills a man that was falsely accused by a powerful and ruthless land owner. Sep 25, 2015 valdez is coming 1971 pg 90 min action, western 9 april 1971 usa a mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for the pregnant indian widow of a wrongly killed black man. Valdez is coming 1971 british board of film classification. Valdez is coming 1971 valdez is coming 1971 movie title. Overview of valdez is coming, 1971, directed by edwin sherin, with burt lancaster, susan clark, frank silvera, at turner classic movies.
Cut versions one or more versions of this work have been cut. With burt lancaster, susan clark, frank silvera, jon cypher. Burt lancaster is blueeyed mexican bob valdez, a constable of a border town, who tries to interfere in a conflict involving a black man, a gun runner john cypher and his men. Well, as such things tend to do, has aged well since its original run in 1971. Old mexicanamerican sheriff bob valdez has always been a haven of sanity in a land of madmen when it came to defending law and order.
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Young at heart by carolyn leigh, johnny richards, performed by frank sinatra. A former gold rush town, it is located at the head of a fjord on the. Valdez has made over 70 national team appearances and scored goals, with one of his goals coming in a 10 historic victory against rivals argentina on 9 september 2009 which secured paraguays qualification to the 2010 world cup and the result being paraguays second official victory against argentina. Directors edwin sherin cast includes burt lancaster, susan clark, frank silvera, jon cypher, richard jordan. When tanner provokes a shooting that causes the death of an innocent man and valdez asks him to financially compensate the widow, tanner refuses to do so and severely.
Suacit is a city in valdezcordova census area in the u. Valdez is coming in order to get just settlement to the expectant indian widow of a wrongly murdered black guy a sheriff has to resort to violence against a powerful rancher. The film is based on the elmore leonard novel of the same name. It told the story of valdez, no first name, a mexicanamerican who works as the town constable because hes. According to the 2010 us census, the population of the city is 3,976, down from 4,036 in 2000. Valdez is coming ends with an odd standoff, with no overt resolution. Movie titles and typography from valdez is coming 1971, directed by boris sagal, starring burt lancaster, susan clark, frank silvera, jon cypher. A scrupulously honest mexicanamerican marshal, bob valdez is doublecrossed and humiliated by. Remorseful, valdez asks the rancher to contribute a small sum to the dead mans widow.
And tell them valdez is coming a mexicanamerican sheriff must resort to violence against a powerful rancher in order to get just compensation for the pregnant indian. Roland kibbee screenplay, david rayfiel screenplay stars. Valdez wounds one of the henchmen and sends him back to tanner with the message, valdez is coming. Watch valdez is coming 1971 full movie free online.
Valdez is coming 1971 burt lancaster feature action. Unfortunately the last fifteen minutes and the open conclusion are absolutely disappointing, specially considering that r. Valdez is coming 1971 valdez is coming is not quite a spaghetti western but, having been made in spain by americans, it appears to acknowledge the european influence on the genre while also attempting to qualify as a message movie, the likes of which were popular in the decade immediately preceding its 1971 release. Locked to region a kino lorber studio classics releases valdez is coming onto 1080p with a solid transfer that is presented in 1. A constable accidentally kills an innocent man after he is mislead by a rancher. Burt lancaster does not pass for mexican, or even halfmexican, even with the help of a deep tan and possibly. The result is a somewhat indistinct if highly enjoyable genre outing. The movie is directed by edward sherin and based on the novel by elmore leonard. Kino lorber available on bluray december 19, 2017 screen formats. One of the american westerns shot in spain in the early seventies.