Comes a Horseman
"She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable."
Originally released in 1978. Comes a Horseman is a western/drama film. directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Starring James Caan, Jane Fonda, and Jason Robards
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (75 votes)
Box Office
$9.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Caan
as Frank 'Buck' Athearn
Jane Fonda
as Ella Connors
Jason Robards
as Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing
George Grizzard
as Neil Atkinson
Richard Farnsworth
as Dodger
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $9,585,769
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comes a Horseman about?
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 ...
Who directed Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
How long is Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Comes a Horseman released?
Comes a Horseman was released on October 25, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Comes a Horseman?
The main cast of Comes a Horseman includes James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth.