Western is one of the oldest genres of cinema. We can say that Western is a kind of visiting card of the United States, it is thanks to films of this genre that the stories about the life of the American West are firmly entrenched in popular culture.
Thousands of films have been made in this genre, in most of them there is nothing but shooting and sparkling adventures, but such stories are made simply brilliantly. However, there are westerns that stand out with a wonderful play of actors, subtle psychologism and an interesting plot. We have selected the best westerns, the list of films presented below will help you evaluate the beauty and originality of this movie genre.
10. Dancing with the wolves
This story takes place in the middle of the 19th century. The main character settles in an abandoned fort and makes friends with wolves and local Indians. He studies their traditions, culture. Then he falls in love with a woman. When a regular army comes to this region, the main character must make a decisive choice.
The film was shot in 1990, the main role was played by Kevin Costner. A wonderful and original script and a great play of actors.
9. Iron grip
This film tells the story of a fourteen-year-old girl who, along with two representatives of the law, follows the trail of the people who killed her father. Traces of criminals lead to Indian territory.
8. Good, bad, evil
This film can be safely attributed to the classics of the Western genre. It was released in 1966, and filmed by European filmmakers. Clint Eastwood, who is the main star of this genre, shines in the picture.
The events of the film unfold during the American Civil War. A shooter who knows no equal is roaming the American prairies. He has no relatives, no relatives, no friends. One day he meets two more men who look like him like two drops of water: the same cold and cynical killers.
7. Unforgiven
The film, which was released in 1992. One of the first directorial work of Clint Eastwood.
This story is about a criminal and a murderer who decided to tie with his past, create a family and lead the life of a modest plowman. However, his wife soon dies, money problems begin and he decides to agree to a risky proposal that will completely change his life.
6. Dead
This film was released on a wide screen in 1995. The protagonist of the film (played by Johnny Depp) is a young accountant who comes to the Wild West in search of work. By mistake, a reward is appointed for him, and the real hunt begins. He is injured, but he is saved by an Indian.
After the wound, something changes in the head of the main character, he begins his hunt and uses the revolver so successfully that he leaves behind only lifeless bodies.
5. Once upon a time in the Wild West
Another picture that can be attributed to the classics of this genre. The film was shot in 1966. Famous actors took part in it.
An attractive woman refuses to sell her land and therefore they decide to eliminate her. The famous bandit and the mysterious stranger stands up for her defense. Against them, one of the best shooters of the Wild West.
4. Django Unchained
A somewhat unusual story shot by Quentin Tarantino. In the center of the story is the freed slave Django, who, along with his white friend, goes on a long journey to save his wife Django.
3. The magnificent seven
This is a classic film shot in this genre. It was released in 1960. In the film, a wonderful acting ensemble is selected.
A small village in the Wild West is kept in fear by a bloodthirsty gang that torments residents and kills them. Desperate, people decided to ask for help and protection from seven valiant horsemen.
2. Legends of the fall
A wonderful film, which was shot on the immortal work of Jim Harrison. At the center of the story is a family living in the American West, their fates and the lives of each of them.
1. Train to Yuma
This is a brilliant film full of realism and subtle acting. After the capture of the famous bandit Ben Wade, they are going to send him to Yuma, where he is awaiting trial. However, Wade’s gang members are not going to give their leader so easily and plan to take him away from justice. They threaten local authorities. Only Dan Evans, a civil war veteran, agrees to complete this dangerous mission and put the bandit on the train. He is ready to fulfill his task, even risking his own life.