Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesVote up the best Western films that were released in the 1970s.
The Western is one of the most important genres in cinema history. It redefined what it meant to be a hero, and it redefined how stories were told on camera. Though the great Western heroes were on their way out in the 70s, it was still a tremendous decade for the genre. These are the best 70s Western movies, ranked from best to worst by fan votes. Some of these great 1970s Westerns fall in the line with the classic Western storyline of a lone gunman saving the day, while others on this list are uproarious comedies that almost flip the genre on its head.
What are some of the movies one can expect to find on this list? Throughout the 1970s, Clint Eastwood served as a cowboy for a new generation. Some of his best films, including The Outlaw Josey Wales, High Plains Drifter, and Two Mules for Sister Sara, all came out during the decade. The Frisco Kid is another good Western movie that was released in the 1970s.
Blazing Saddles is not only one of the best Westerns of the 70s, but it is still considered one of the funniest films of all time. Other great movies featured here include Westworld, The Shootist, and Jeremiah Johnson.
What is the best Western from the 70s?? Give the best movies a thumbs up and please add any great cowboy films you think might be missing from this list!1
424169Jeremiah Johnson
Robert Redford, Tanya TuckerReleased: 1972
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Jeremiah Johnson is a 1972 western film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford... more on Wikipedia2
423172The Outlaw Josey Wales
Clint Eastwood, Sondra LockeReleased: 1976
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
The Outlaw Josey Wales is a 1976 American revisionist Western film. It was directed by and... more on Wikipedia3
378169The Shootist
John Wayne, Lauren BacallReleased: 1976
Directed by: Don Siegel
The Shootist is a 1976 Western film directed by Don Siegel and starring John Wayne in his... more on Wikipedia4
360171High Plains Drifter
Clint Eastwood, Geoffrey LewisReleased: 1973
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
High Plains Drifter is a 1973 American film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, written... more on Wikipedia5
382176McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Warren Beatty, Julie ChristieReleased: 1971
Directed by: Robert Altman
McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a 1971 American Western film starring Warren Beatty and Julie... more on Wikipedia6
321165Lawman
Robert Duvall, Burt LancasterReleased: 1971
Directed by: Michael Winner
Lawman is a 1971 American Western film starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, and... more on Wikipedia7
280172Two Mules for Sister Sara
Clint Eastwood, Shirley MacLaineReleased: 1970
Directed by: Don Siegel
Two Mules for Sister Sara is an American-Mexican western film starring Shirley MacLaine set... more on Wikipedia8
315168Bad Company
Jeff Bridges, Geoffrey LewisReleased: 1972
Directed by: Robert Benton
Bad Company is a 1972 American Western film directed by Robert Benton, who also co-wrote the... more on Wikipedia9
266167Joe Kidd
Clint Eastwood, Robert DuvallReleased: 1972
Directed by: John Sturges
Joe Kidd is a 1972 American western film starring Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall, written by... more on Wikipedia10
320164Ulzana's Raid
Burt Lancaster, Bruce DavisonReleased: 1972
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Ulzana's Raid is a 1972 revisionist Western starring Burt Lancaster, Richard Jaeckel, Bruce... more on Wikipedia11
254166The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Paul Newman, Ava GardnerReleased: 1972
Directed by: John Huston
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is a 1972 American western film written by John Milius,... more on Wikipedia12
256185Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
Bob Dylan, Kris KristoffersonReleased: 1973
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
This film is a 1973 American Western drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring James... more on Wikipedia13
270165Valdez Is Coming
Burt Lancaster, Héctor ElizondoReleased: 1971
Directed by: Edwin Sherin
Valdez Is Coming is a 1971 American western film starring Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Richard... more on Wikipedia14
258178A Man Called Horse
Richard Harris, Judith AndersonReleased: 1970
Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
A Man Called Horse is a 1970 American Western film starring Richard Harris and directed by... more on Wikipedia15
18187Cahill U.S. Marshal
John Wayne, George KennedyReleased: 1973
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Cahill U.S. Marshal is a 1973 American Western film in Technicolor starring John Wayne as a... more on Wikipedia16
234180Chisum
John Wayne, Ben JohnsonReleased: 1970
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Chisum is a 1970 Warner Bros. Technicolor Western film starring John Wayne. The large cast... more on Wikipedia17
257179Doc
Faye Dunaway, Stacy KeachReleased: 1971
Directed by: Frank Perry
Doc is a 1971 American western film, which tells the story of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral... more on Wikipedia18
17592Billy Two Hats
Gregory PeckReleased: 1974
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Billy Two Hats is a 1974 Western film directed by Ted Kotcheff. It stars Gregory Peck, Jack... more on Wikipedia19
231171The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid
Robert Duvall, Cliff RobertsonReleased: 1972
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid is a 1972 Technicolor Western film about the James-Younger... more on Wikipedia20
250187Buffalo Bill and the Indians
Paul Newman, Burt LancasterReleased: 1976
Directed by: Robert Altman
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson is a 1976 revisionist Western... more on Wikipedia21
245182Monte Walsh
Lee Marvin, Jack PalanceReleased: 1970
Directed by: William A. Fraker
Monte Walsh is taken from the title of a 1963 western novel by Jack Schaefer. The movie has... more on Wikipedia22
216177Blazing Saddles
Mel Brooks, Gene WilderReleased: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. Starring... more on Wikipedia23
227180Duck, You Sucker!
James Coburn, Rod SteigerReleased: 1971
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Duck, You Sucker!, also known as A Fistful of Dynamite and Once Upon a Time… the Revolution,... more on Wikipedia24
231182The Culpepper Cattle Co.
Billy Green Bush, Gary GrimesReleased: 1972
Directed by: Dick Richards
The Culpepper Cattle Co. or Dust, Sweat and Gunpowder is a 1972 Revisionist Western film... more on Wikipedia25
235185Heartland
Rip Torn, Conchata FerrellReleased: 1979
Directed by: Richard Pearce
Heartland is a 1979 American film, directed by Richard Pearce, starring Rip Torn and Conchata... more on Wikipedia
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