A solitary , self-reliant trapper(Charles Bronson) is wrongly accused of killing , then he is pursued by Canadian Police Mounted ( some Mounties as Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers) commanded by Sgt Edgar(Lee Marvin). The relentless chase is set against strong environment, snowy mountains and hazardous trails. The dangerous pursuit includes a numerous posse (William Sanderson, August Schellemberg, Ed Lauter) and a plane (piloted by Scott Hylands) .
This interesting picture based on true events is packed with noisy action, gritty adventure, thrills, violent shootouts and spectacular outdoors. Magnificent main cast with two greatest toughs of screen : Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Ample supporting cast with secondaries of important future career as Ed Lauter, Maury Chaykin , August Schellemberg, also features Angie Dickinson who is wasted in a minor role. Wonderful cinematography reflecting splendidly impressive landscapes filmed in Alberta , Canada and Alburquerque , New Mexico. Furthermore contains an atmospheric and evocative musical score . The motion picture is professionally directed by Peter Hunt, a notorious editor and occasionally director as ¨Shout at the Devil¨, ¨Gold¨, ¨Gulliver's travels ¨, being his biggest hit the only James Bond film starred by George Lazemby titled ¨ On her Majesty's service secret¨. Rating : 6,5 , this good northern Western will appeal to Marvin and Bronson fans.
This interesting picture based on true events is packed with noisy action, gritty adventure, thrills, violent shootouts and spectacular outdoors. Magnificent main cast with two greatest toughs of screen : Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Ample supporting cast with secondaries of important future career as Ed Lauter, Maury Chaykin , August Schellemberg, also features Angie Dickinson who is wasted in a minor role. Wonderful cinematography reflecting splendidly impressive landscapes filmed in Alberta , Canada and Alburquerque , New Mexico. Furthermore contains an atmospheric and evocative musical score . The motion picture is professionally directed by Peter Hunt, a notorious editor and occasionally director as ¨Shout at the Devil¨, ¨Gold¨, ¨Gulliver's travels ¨, being his biggest hit the only James Bond film starred by George Lazemby titled ¨ On her Majesty's service secret¨. Rating : 6,5 , this good northern Western will appeal to Marvin and Bronson fans.