[세계의 명화] ‘Eleven Cowboys’… Western movie directed by Mark Rydell and starring John Wayne

[세계의 명화] ‘Eleven Cowboys’

Today, September 21st (Sat) at 10:45 PM, the movie ‘The Cowboys’ (original title: The Cowboys) will be screened on EBS1TV. Directed by Mark Rydell and starring John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Brown, and Bruce Dern, ‘The Cowboys’ is an American movie produced in 1972 and is available for ages 15 and up. The broadcast is 128 minutes long.

Will Anderson, a rancher, is about to embark on a long journey with his cattle. With all the cowboys working under him having left their jobs due to the gold rush, he is at a loss for workers to help him with his cattle. Then his friend suggests hiring young students. At first, Will hesitates to hire them because he thinks they are not good enough, but after a basic test, he hires all the teenage boys who volunteered. They are joined by a black chef named Jebediah, who will complete the team to lead the cattle. During the 600-kilometer journey, the children grow little by little under the guidance of Will, a seasoned cowboy. However, not everything goes smoothly. A man named Watts and his gang, who are after the cattle, follow Will and his group and try to attack them. Now, the children must become full-fledged cowboys, defeat the villains, and complete the mission given to them.

Subject: A coming-of-age story about young boys going through hardships and growing up to be adults.

William Dale Jennings’ novel of the same name, published in 1971 It is a work based on. In addition to the basic battle between good and evil of the Western, it is also a growth story that depicts the process of young boys going through hardships and becoming adults under cowboy Will Anderson. However, it is also a work that has been controversial among critics because the ‘growth’ of the young boys was achieved through violence and fighting. Despite such criticism, the theme of generational change, where a generation that dominated an era passes away and the next generation inherits the values ​​and traditions of cowboys, is clearly conveyed through the combination of the old great star John Wayne and young child actors.

Points of appreciation: The lives of cowboys and pioneers of the West at the time

John Wayne, who plays the main character Will Anderson, and Bruce Dern, who plays the dirty villain Watts, received favorable reviews for their excellent performances. In addition, John Williams’ music, which adds tension and liveliness to the film, is also praised as impressive. From the barren and vast wilderness to the lush forests, this work provides a glimpse into the beautiful scenery of the American West and the lives of cowboys and pioneers of the time.

Director: Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell is an American actor, director, and producer. He originally wanted to be a musician, but gave up because of the drug use rampant in the music industry and took acting classes in New York. He was cast in TV dramas such as and appeared in them for a long time, making him widely known on the small screen. He later debuted as a director of TV series and built his reputation by creating episodes of and . In 1967, he made his debut as a film director with the hit film , and began to establish himself in the film industry. Since then, he has continued to direct , , , , , , , and . He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for .

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2024-09-21 09:37:12