THE RARE BREED



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DIRECTED BY ANDREW McLAGLEN
MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS

Plot Summary

When her husband dies en route to America, Martha Price and her daughter Hilary are left to carry out his dream: the introduction of Hereford cattle into the American West. They enlist Sam "Bulldog" Burnett in their efforts to transport their lone bull, a Hereford named Vindicator, to a breeder in Texas, but the trail is fraught with danger and even Burnett doubts the survival potential of this "rare breed" of cattle.

Summary written by Greg Helton

Headstrong widow Martha Price (Maureen O'Hara) and her daughter with their prize bull travel from England to Texas to sell their bull. Along the way, a drifter, Sam Burnett (Jimmy Stewart), helps them on their journey and is tempted to scam them out of their bull. But his growing attraction to Martha and his conscience helps him clear a safe passage for Martha and her daughter. 1hr. 37min. 1966

Summary written by pmmom38

Full Cast

James Stewart .... Sam Burnett
Maureen O'Hara .... Martha Evans
Brian Keith .... Alexander Bowen
Juliet Mills .... Hilary Price
Don Galloway .... Jamie Bowen
David Brian .... Charles Ellsworth
Jack Elam .... Deke Simons
Ben Johnson .... Jeff Harter
Harry Carey Jr. .... Ed Mabry
Perry Lopez .... Juan
Larry Domasin .... Alberto
Silvia Marino .... Conchita
Alan Caillou .... John Taylor
Gregg Palmer .... Rodenbush
Barbara Werle .... Gert
Joe Ferrante .... Esteban
James O'Hara .... Sagamon (as Jim O'Hara)
R.L. Armstrong .... Barker (uncredited)
Larry J. Blake .... Auctioneer (uncredited)
Bob Gravage .... Cattle buyer (uncredited)
Charles Lampkin .... Porter (uncredited)
Ted Mapes .... Liveryman (uncredited)
James Nusser .... Bum at Dodge train depot (uncredited)

Produced by
William Alland .... producer

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Ric Hardman

Original Music by
John Williams (as Johnny Williams)

Cinematography by
William H. Clothier

Hi,

721722


I have to admit, that this is not one of my favourites!!
I realise, however many folks like it.
It's very difficult to find fault with JS and M O'H,
but, it doesn't change my mind.
I thought it a pretty boring, and whimsical film,
that one could give a miss.
Interestingly, lot of the old guys involved in this one,
Harry, Ben, Elam, Brian Keith,
Andrew McLaglen, Clothier, John Williams etc

Here's a review from:-

Author: fiona davidson from Scotland
What I watched of this film I watched with dismay. I don't think Jimmy Stewart really did himself any favours and we all know he was capable of so much more, but it wasn't his part that I found so painful but Brian Keith as Bowen the supposed Scotsman. His accent was amazing but definitely not Scots, his wig and moustache (not forgetting the eyebrows) were so obviously false and as for the full highland dress - well!. I thought Bowen was a Welsh name too? The storyline about incorporating a new line of cattle was OK and so was everything else but I just felt it could all have been done so much better.

Hi,
Watched this film last evening and enjoyed it. Herefords are so nice and the plot is very interesting and there is always pleasure to see familiar faces. Of course it is not a great film, but very nice.
Regards,
Senta :rolleyes:

Perhaps not the best of films,definitely not a classic but I do find it enjoyable and watched it several times since I own the DVD.It's like Senta says "Its' always a pleasure to see familiar faces".

I think I can understand why some people that Never Had much to do with Cattle Ranching would not think much of this Film. But to me it is almost like a History Lesson on Cattle of the Old Southwest of the U.S. in the 1800s. :rolleyes:

In the early 1800s all we had here in the Southwest was Mexican Long Horn Cattle, and later called "Texas Long Horn Cattle" and Very Little Meat for that large of Cattle! :(

After some Very Brave English Pioneers Brought the Hereford Cattle to the Young U.S.A. it started a New Cattle Industry, and made the Cattle Industry what it is Today! :D Duke Raised what are called "Horned Pure Bred Hereford Cattle," and when I had my ranch I raised what are called "Polled Hereford Cattle," that meant they were born with No Horns. :o

So thats Your History Lesson For The Day!!! :fear:

The Film is not a Great One, But with Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O'Hara it is Great Fun to Watch, and the only thing that would make it Better is if Duke had been in it also. :jump:

Also Maureen brought the Womans Touch to the Film! :wub:

HEREFORD CATTLE OF THE OLD SOUTHWEST ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) :cowboy:

Chilibill :cowboy:

Hi Bill,
I'm really like this herefords. What interests me, that I haven't seen them here in Russia. And it is interesting that the history was exectly as it was in the movie.
Is it different breeds with horns and without them, or the different branches of the same breed?
Regards,
Vera :rolleyes:

Vera;

They are the same Breed of Hereford Cattle, and just a Genetic Mutation that they are Born Without Horns. :) Here in the Southwest we call them "Mule Herefords" as they have large ears and no Horns.

The reason that some Ranchers like the Polled Herefords is the they do not Injure each other as much as the Hereford Cattle with Horns!!! :fear2:

Bill :cowboy:

Originally posted by ethanedwards+Oct 1 2006, 06:42 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ethanedwards @ Oct 1 2006, 06:42 PM)</div>Interestingly, lot of the old guys involved in this one,
Harry, Ben, Elam, Brian Keith,
Andrew McLaglen, Clothier, John Williams etc

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I wouldn't say that Brian Keith was old back then, he was making a name for himself and was really busy.

<!--QuoteBegin-William T Brooks@Nov 11 2006, 07:35 AM
I think I can understand why some people that Never Had much to do with Cattle Ranching would not think much of this Film. But to me it is almost like a History Lesson on Cattle of the Old Southwest of the U.S. in the 1800s. :rolleyes:



Hey Bill,

I agree with you, I found the movie interesting in that aspect as well, and I appreciate you bringing up the history of this. I knew most of what you said, but it was good to hear about it again.

Cheers B)

I could never dislike a movie with Ms. O'Hara in it. It had it's moments and was pleasureable enough to watch. Of course it isn't one of the greatest, but it is good enough.

Forgettable. The Hereford bull has the best role.

Sadly, Hereford's not any more the rare breed, but Texas longhorns are. They were better adapted to their environment than the new import

I have vague memories of this movie. Nice cast shame about the movie.

In seeing this film and I happen to own the DVD and VHS version, I find this movie disappointing. The chemistry between Stewart and O'Hara just didn't click in this movie. Maureen was weak in this and the acting or maybe the script was not good. Brian Keith made the movie work and his part was strong.

I do know that Stewart and O'Hara are good together, but it didn't work in this film. I'd have to say it was a writing.

Cheers B)

I always like to see Jimmy Stewart in Western. Replace Stewart with John Wayne and Brian Keith with a scottish Actor (or someone who can play a Scotsman) you would have a great movie. IMO the first half of the movie is much better. Nevertheless I enjoy it everytime I watch it (and I learned something about breed). :box:

I worked with "The Duke" see website: BartonMacLeod.com Maureen O'Hara mailed her signed picture a few months ago. I have it on my website. Barton

Because I was into Hereford Cattle on my Ranch in California I liked this Film !
Chilibill
:cowboy:

Here's ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) a link to Amazon, if anyone is wanting to buy.

Chester :newyear:

I Ordered My Copy !
Yahoo
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The Hereford Bull that was in the Film was the Same Line of Cattle that Duke and Louis Raised at the
26 Bar Ranch !
Chilibill

I like the film myself, mainly for Stewart, O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey, and good old Jack Elam-great as the bad guy. I thought the action scenes were well done, and enjoy the first half much more than the 2nd. Once Keith comes into the picture (usually good, but I felt he was WAAYYYY over the top), the film bogs down. I still watch it whenever it it on tho.