McCabe & Mrs. Miller

1971

2h 0m

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7.2/10

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Western

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A gambler and a prostitute become thriving business partners in a remote Old West mining town until a large corporation arrives on the scene.

Directors

Robert Altman

Writers

Brian McKay(screenplay by)

Edmund Naughton(novel by)

Robert Altman(screenplay by)

Stars

Warren Beatty

Julie Christie

René Auberjonois

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John McCabe

Constance Miller

Sheehan

The Lawyer

Smalley

Mr. Elliot

Bart Coyle

Ida Coyle

Cowboy

Eugene Sears

Hollander

Butler

Kid

Breed

Lily

Kate

Alma

Archer

Directors

Robert Altman

Writers

Brian McKay(screenplay by)

Edmund Naughton(novel by)

Robert Altman(screenplay by)

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***Dreary, realistic Western about a brothel in a remote town in the Great Northwest*** A gambling businessman (Warren Beatty) rides into a secluded town near Puget Sound, Washington, and starts a house of ill repute with a professional madam (Julie Christie). When he arrogantly refuses the offers of a major corporation to buy him out, they send grim men to take care of the situation. Being a Robert Altman picture, “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” (1971) isn’t your typical Western, although the gunfight in the third act is reminiscent of “High Noon” (1952). The topic is unsavory, reveling in the ugly side of life and the Old West. On top of that, the first half is tediously mundane with an overuse of Leonard Cohen’s monotone folk ditties ("The Stranger Song", "Sisters of Mercy" and "Winter Lady"), although they fit the mood. There are glimmerings of light, however, and the town set is convincing, half-built for the movie. The unexciting opening sets the stage for a powerful second half. Hugh Millais as the hulking Butler is quietly menacing. There’s an unforgettable scene with Keith Carradine and Hans at a rope bridge (the latter’s name may not be Hans, but it looks like it). At the end of the day, “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” is professionally made and timeless (it’s barely aged at all). Whether or not you like it is a matter of taste. I have mixed feelings, but its positive points make it worthwhile. It’s vastly superior to Altman’s dreadful “Buffalo Bill and the Indians” (1976). At least he takes chances, even if they’re not always completely successful. The film runs 2 hours and was shot in the Vancouver area, British Columbia: West Vancouver (Presbyterian Church), Squamish (Bearpaw) & Howe Sound. GRADE: B-

Wuchak16 Aug, 2019