Once again, I could not find a youtube video link of Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox introducing director Robert Aldrich’s 1972 underrated revisionist western masterpiece Ulzana’s Raid, so readers will have to rely on the transcript (read here). The episode’s original airdate was July 8, 1990 (read here). Based on what I have read from Cox’s intro, he seems to admire the film as a whole, but with reservations. He is a fan of his films, but Cox seems to come off as a little more reserved on some of his later work (i.e. The Grissom Gang). As for myself, I absolutely adore Ulzana’s Raid – it has a thought-provoking script from the always fascinating late screenwriter Alan Sharp (Night Moves) and, as to be expected, expert direction from Robert Aldrich. As others have implied, the film also works as an insightful allegory to the United States then involvement in the Vietnam War.
Here is a youtube video link to the film’s original theatrical trailer
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Ulzana’s Raid belongs in the canon of Western classics. Revisionist and traditional at the same time, with a great performance from Burt Lancaster and solid support from Jorge Luke as Ke-Ni-Tay.
I liked it when I saw it recently.
Not Burt’s best Western .. but he didn’t make crap. Definitely worth a watch. Burt commands the screen – like always and he’s definitely among the greatest Western Movie Actors of all time.
I really enjoyed Ulzana, and also The Grissom Gang. Grissom had a really sleazy quality that seemed to reflect the mood of those Depression-era criminals, and Kim Darby was a revelation in how she turned into a willing moll.
Best wishes, Pete.
You got that right Paul 🙂 Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
I love the film 🙂 Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
I think it is undoubtedly one of Burt’s best 🙂 And yes, he always commands the screen. Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
I too love Robert Aldrich’s style 🙂 Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
Ulzana’s Raid is excellent.
Another westen starring Burt Lancaster that’s really good is Lawman (1971).
It has a great cast and they all give great performances. I recommend Lawman. It’s an excellent film. It’s on ok.ru.
As you know Steve, Ulzana’s Raid was directed by Robert Aldrich, who helmed one of the influences behind Alex Cox’s Repo Man 🙂 That film of course was 1955’s Kiss Me Deadly 🙂 I saw The Lawman a while back and I agree with you on that 🙂 It is very very good 🙂