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Posse (1975)
Director: Kirk Douglas
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Bruce Dern, Bo Hopkins, James Stacy
Runtime92 min
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A tough marshal with political ambitions leads an elite posse to capture a notorious train robber and his gang.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Posse, the 1975 western directed by Kirk Douglas, received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty, revisionist take on the genre, others found it uneven and overly long. The film has since gained a cult following, with many considering it an underrated entry in Douglas' filmography. No major awards recognition has been recorded for Posse.
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Posse (1975), directed by the legendary Kirk Douglas, is a gripping Western that offers a unique blend of gritty action and political intrigue. With a talented cast led by Douglas himself, the film delves into the moral complexities of frontier justice and the personal ambitions that can drive a lawman, making it a must-see for fans of character-driven Westerns.
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Posse is a 1975 American revisionist Western film produced and directed by Kirk Douglas, who also starred. The screenplay was written by Christopher Knopf and William Roberts. The plot centers on a U.S. marshal with political ambitions leading an elite posse in pursuit of a notorious train robber to further his political career. The film premiered in New York City on June 4, 1975, and in June the same year in Berlin at the 25th Berlin International Film Festival, where Douglas was nominated for the Golden Bear.
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