Without doubt the most enjoyable Western I've seen in some time, I'm amazed i haven't come across it before as I'm such a big fan of several cast members as well as westerns in general. Burt Lancaster leads the real life Doolin/Dalton gang of outlaws, he being Bill Doolin and Scott Glenn being Bob Dalton. Cattle Annie played by a dynamic Amanda Plummer is outstanding and her more thoughtful companion Jenny or Little Britches by one of my favourite actresses, Diane Lane in a very early part. The outlaws are complemented by the presence of the great Rod Steiger as the sheriff on the chase, determined to get Doolin come what may. This is a feel good, rip roaring western that never flags and must be one of the most overlooked of that decade, the 1980's. I was sorry when it was all over. I can't recommend it too highly for sheer western entertainment. It's not overtly violent but there's plenty of action, gunfights and explosions to suit any western fan and that superb cast deliver in spades. There's humour, a great soundtrack and brilliant acting as you might expect from everyone.
Review of Cattle Annie and Little Britches
