High Plains Drifter (DVD)

All eyes are upon a stranger as he rides into a small town... there are no sounds but for that of his horse as it grunts and gallops across the sandy terrain. A whip crash and he pauses to see where it came from, then off he goes again. He hooks up his horse and enters the bar, still being studied with curiosity, fear and caution (or perhaps they see something familiar in the man?), his spurs now taking on the only sound as he walks. The Stranger: Beer... and a bottle. Barman: Ain't much good, but it's all there is. (brings drinks) Barman: You want anything else? The Stranger: Just a peaceful bar to drink ...  Read the complete review

"Welcome to Lago, you son of a bitch!" "High Planes Drifter" heralds the return to the western (minus the spagetti) of "The Man With No Name" and also marks the directorial debut of Hollywood master, Clint Eastwood. The stranger (Eastwood) rides into the small town of Lago and enters the saloon and orders a beer and a bottle. "Where there be anything else?" "Some peace to drink it in." Three troublesome trouble shooters then discover they are messing with the wrong bloke. From the outset, the feel of mystery keeps your attention going throughout the movie, right ...  Read the complete review