Comes a Horseman

Where to Watch Comes a Horseman (1978) (Legally)

She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable.
Oct 25, 1978 US 118 min 14A
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1978).

Expect a Western, Drama, Romance blend, with a runtime close to 118 minutes.

Cast highlights include James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

cattle drive, oil, oil industry, neo-western, cattle baron, 1940s, oil exploration

Official trailer

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Plot

Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.

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Main cast

James Caan
as Frank 'Buck' Athearn
Jane Fonda
as Ella Connors
Jason Robards
as Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing
George Grizzard
as Neil Atkinson
Mark Harmon
as Billy Joe Meynert
Macon McCalman
as Virgil Hoverton
Basil Hoffman
as George Bascomb
James Keach
as Emil Kroegh
Jim Davis
as Julie Blocker