I just recently watched this film and I have to say that I was completely blown away. As an American living in England, I miss a lot of parts of the "good 'ol" USA that are unequivocally unique to the American culture; things such as, diner coffee, long stretches of road without a gas station in miles, areas of the country where the wild west is not a thing of the past, but an every day way of life and last, but not least, 18 wheelers making long haul journeys from coast to coast.
This film embodies all of some of the most genuine characteristics that are particular to the rural US: freedom, the struggle between the law of man and the law of the land, and the plight everyday folks who work hard day in and day out to bring a huge nation of millions and miles together.
Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young and Franklyn Ajaye all give exceptional performances. We follow this cast of characters throughout their journey through the southwest with each adventure and the excitement builds exponentially. The ending, which is a bit confusing and unrealistic somehow seems to fit and complement the script and provide that perfect twist to finally stick it 'ol Sheriff Lyle Wallace.
This film embodies all of some of the most genuine characteristics that are particular to the rural US: freedom, the struggle between the law of man and the law of the land, and the plight everyday folks who work hard day in and day out to bring a huge nation of millions and miles together.
Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young and Franklyn Ajaye all give exceptional performances. We follow this cast of characters throughout their journey through the southwest with each adventure and the excitement builds exponentially. The ending, which is a bit confusing and unrealistic somehow seems to fit and complement the script and provide that perfect twist to finally stick it 'ol Sheriff Lyle Wallace.