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1 Incredible Western Book Could Be The Next Brokeback Mountain (But Better)

The Western genre has enjoyed a modern resurgence, but one modern book adaptation would surpass Brokeback Mountain in its daring spin on the Western.

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10 Best Non-American Westerns Of All Time, Ranked

Westerns are set in the American West, but not every great western is American-made. Great westerns have been made in Italy, Mexico, and Australia.

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10 Best Western Movies About Revenge

Some of the best Westers in the history of the genre are about revenge, a theme that can make for compelling, engaging stories when done right.

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10 Awesome B-Western Movies That Are Worth Your Time

While the B-Western is not all that well known, this sub-genre of Western B-movies featured some forgotten classics that helped shape the genre.

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10 Greatest Western Movie Ensemble Casts Of All Time

Since the western was Hollywood's favorite genre for decades, there are a ton of westerns with star-studded ensemble casts teaming up screen legends.

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These 3 Major Western Actors All Rejected The Same $300 Million Box Office Hit From 1978

Three larger-than-life figures of the classic Western genre all turned down the opportunity to star in the 1978 box-office hit Superman.

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10 Real-Life Wild West Cowboys & Outlaws Who Lived Long Enough To Appear In Western Movies

In the early days of the Western genre, a few famed real-life outlaws and cowboys made their way into the film industry.

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10 Real-Life Western Lawmen And Outlaws Who Deserve A TV Adaptation

Many historical Western lawmen and outlaws helped define the old American West. However, not all have received a proper adaptation of their lives.

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10 Classic Old Western TV Shows That Still Hold Up Today

With shows like Yellowstone and Lawman: Bass Reeves popularizing TV Westerns again, it's worth looking back at the classic shows that still hold up.

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15 Greatest Western Movie Characters Of All Time, Ranked Worst To Best

Whether good, bad, or somewhere in between, great Western characters are defined by traits like morality, skill in shootouts, and their philosophy.

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10 Most Memorable Saloon Brawls In Western Movies

There are many memorable tropes of the Western genre, but the bar fight is one of the most defining and gives it some of these movies' best scenes.

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The Night They Came Home Trailer: Danny Trejo Recounts The Tale Of The Rufus Buck Gang In Western Thriller [EXCLUSIVE]

Exclusive: Screen Rant presents the first trailer for The Night They Came Home, the Danny Trejo-starring Western thriller about the Rufus Buck Gang.

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10 Great Western Movies Made By Foreign Directors

The Western genre is one of America's most emblematic, yet there are quality Western movies from outside of the country that are worth a watch, too.

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10 Quotes From Western Movies Still Relevant Today

Western movies contain lots of relevant wisdom that can still be applied today, despite representing ideals that were more prevalent in the past.

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10 Classic Western Movies That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

The Western genre is full of many great films for fans of its tropes, but there are several movies that every movie lover should see at least once.

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10 Great Western Movies About Real-Life Cowboys & Outlaws

A lot of great Western movies are fictional, but 10 fantastic films in this iconic genre, including The Harder They Fall, are based on real people.

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10 Best Western Movie Soundtracks Of All Time, Ranked

Classic Westerns are defined not only by its iconic antiheroes and vast frontier landscapes, but also by its genre defining soundtracks and melodies.

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The Coolest Western Casting Happened 102 Years Ago & Will Never Be Repeated

Western movies have a history of focusing on real-life people to life, and one decision from 102 years ago goes down as the coolest casting ever.

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10 Greatest Mustaches In Western Movies, Ranked Worst To Best

Westerns are visually associated with sandy locations or tense shootouts, but they're also defined by some of the finest facial hair ever put to film.

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10 Great Western Villains Who Existed In Real Life

The Western genre draws from the tumultuous history of the American frontier, often featuring real-life outlaws brought to life by great actors.

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