Comes a Horseman
“She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable.”
Synopsis
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Comes a Horseman (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-28
Top Cast
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James Caan
Frank 'Buck' Athearn
Jane Fonda
Ella Connors
Jason Robards
Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing
George Grizzard
Neil Atkinson
Richard Farnsworth
Dodger
Jim Davis
Julie Blocker
Mark Harmon
Billy Joe Meynert
Basil Hoffman
George Bascomb
James Keach
Emil Kroegh
James Kline
Ralph Cole
Macon McCalman
Virgil Hoverton
Clifford A. Pellow
Cattle Buyer
Allan Baker
Pall Bearer (uncredited)
Cary Huff
Army Bugler (uncredited)
Antonino Garcia Tony
School Kid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Lynton Clark
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Comes a Horseman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.6M
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Pakula
Dennis Lynton Clark
Michael Small
Gordon Willis
Marion Rothman
Robert Chartoff, Gene Kirkwood, Dan Paulson, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J. Pakula
Director
Dennis Lynton Clark
Writer
Gene Kirkwood
Producer
Dan Paulson
Producer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Marion Rothman
Editor
George Jenkins
Production Design
Luster Bayless
Costume Design
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Comes a Horseman
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What is Comes a Horseman about?
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Who directed Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in Comes a Horseman?
The principal cast of Comes a Horseman includes James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth.
When was Comes a Horseman released and how long is it?
Comes a Horseman was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did Comes a Horseman make at the box office?
Comes a Horseman grossed $9.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Comes a Horseman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Comes a Horseman was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).