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Neither director felt the final cut represented their specific vision. The Directors Guild of America (DGA) created the name "Allen Smithee" (later "Alan") as a way for directors to disown a project.
The film’s direction is a hybrid of two different styles, leading to the creation of a legendary Hollywood alias: subtitle Death.of.a.Gunfighter.1969.WEBRip.x264...
When released, the New York Times and Roger Ebert praised the "new" director Smithee for his sharp and effective direction. 🤠 Plot & Themes Neither director felt the final cut represented their
Set at the turn of the 20th century in Cottonwood Springs, Texas, the story follows the "passing of the Old West". 🤠 Plot & Themes Set at the turn
The 1969 Western is famously known as the first film credited to the Hollywood pseudonym "Alan Smithee" . Despite the behind-the-scenes turmoil that led to this fake credit, the movie is regarded by critics as a "surprisingly solid" and "extraordinary" revisionist Western. 🎬 Production & The "Alan Smithee" Legend
Don Siegel (known for Dirty Harry ) was brought in to finish the shoot, filming for about 9–10 days.
Original director Robert Totten clashed with lead actor Richard Widmark , leading to his firing after 25 days.