Last week Entertainment Weekly published a top five list supplied by True Grit writer/directors Joel and Ethan Coen as they listed their top five Westerns. I felt it went hand-in-hand with Ben Affleck’s list of top 11 heist films although you’ll see the Coens’ choices are a bit more eclectic.
I’ve listed a little bit of information on each as well as linked to each title over at IMDb and you can click here for the Coens’ reason as to why they chose each.
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) – Directed by Sergio Leone and starring Henry Fonda, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards and Charles Bronson
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) – Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood
- Greaser’s Palace (1972) – Written and directed by Robert Downey Sr.
- Doc (1971) – Directed by Frank Perry and starring Stacy Keach and Faye Dunaway
- The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) – Directed by John Huston, written by John Milius and starring Paul Newman
If you’re interested in watching any of these, Once Upon a Time in the West, The Outlaw Josey Wales and The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean are available via Netflix while Greaser’s Palace and Doc are available at Amazon On Demand each for a $2.99 rental. You can click here for Doc and click here for Greaser’s Palace.
