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Howdy, partner! Do you have the fastest mind this side of the Mississippi, or are you as slow as molasses in January? If you were to compare all genres of movies, the most wholly American of them all would definitely be the western films. While to the uninformed viewer, westerns may seem like they’re all just about shooting guns and riding horses through the desert, the genre has far more depth than that.
Maybe you’d prefer a more lighthearted story about a pardoned stagecoach robber who becomes a government agent and then marries an inexperienced unsuspecting east-coast dentist to join a wagon train and catch the smugglers? What about a bounty hunting scam with uneasy alliances and rivalries over a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery?
From thrilling and dramatic adventures to desperate tales of redemption and sacrifice, or from passionate quests for romance and love to hilarious western comedies, the western genre truly has something for everyone to enjoy. These types of westerns and more are covered in this horse opera quiz.
So are you a city slicker or are you a true cowboy at heart? C’mon, let’s take this classic western quiz and find out – head ’em up, move ’em out!
United Artists, Constantin Film, Produzioni Europee Associati (PEA), Arturo González Producciones Cinematográficas
What is the name of this spaghetti western about the search for buried Confederate gold?
The Hellbenders
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The final movie in the "Dollars Trilogy," "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" again features Clint Eastwood in the lead role. It was also the last time he worked with director Sergio Leone, after getting annoyed with the Italian’s perfectionist ways.
The Mercenary
Sabata
Paramount Pictures
What is the name of this John Wayne western where a lawyer and a gunslinger stand up to a notorious outlaw?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," directed by John Ford, starred John Wayne and James Stewart in the lead roles. There was much tension on set between Ford and Wayne during production, even though they had made many movies together.
A Few Dollars More
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid
Sabata
20th Century Fox
This movie is about the close friendship between two outlaws. What is it called?
The Wild Bunch
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" is widely regarded as one of the best Westerns of all time and ranked 50th on the American Film Institute's greatest American films. It won four of the seven Academy Awards it was nominated for.
Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here
Cheyenne
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20th Century Fox
This movie put John Wayne on the map. What is it called?
No Country for Old Men
Stagecoach
Although John Wayne had already acted in many movies at that point, it was "Stagecoach" that set him on his way to becoming a Hollywood legend. The movie, directed by John Ford, is cited by Orson Welles as a major influence - he watched it over 40 times before shooting his epic, "Citizen Kane."
3:10 to Yuma
Shane
Paramount Pictures
What is the name of this 1953 western about a gunslinger standing up to a cattle baron?
Monte Walsh
Branded
Shane
"Shane," starring Alan Ladd, was a typical western of the 1950's. It cost so much to shoot and produce that at one point Paramount negotiated with Howard Hughes to buy the rights to the movie. Hughes cooled his interest in the deal. The film was a massive success in the end, turning a profit for Paramount. It was the first movie ever to be projected onto a flat screen.
Gunman's Walk
C.V. Whitney Pictures
In this movie, a veteran searches for surviving members of his family in the Texan countryside. What is it called?
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Two Rode Together
The Searchers
"The Searchers," a 1956 John Ford movie, features John Wayne in the lead role. Although it was a massive commercial success, it received no Academy Award nominations. Certain aspects of the movie were a big influence on many of George Lucas' scenes in "Star Wars."
Rocky Mountain
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Warner Bros.
Which movie, starring Errol Flynn as General George Custer, correlates to this scene?
Red River
The Searchers
They Died with Their Boots On
"They Died with their Boots On" was made in 1941 and starred Errol Flynn as General George Custer. Despite many inaccuracies in the storyline, it was one of the biggest films at the box office that year and saw Olivia de Havilland star opposite Flynn for the eighth time.
No Country for Old Men
Constantin Film,Arturo González Producciones Cinematográficas
This movie is the second entry in the "Dollars Trilogy". What is it called?
Death Rides a Horse
Sabata
The Big Gun Down
For a Few Dollars More
The second in the "Dollars Trilogy," "For a Few Dollars More" is considered by many critics to be the best of the three movies, even though at the time of its release, it was not that well received.
Warner Bros.
Directed by John Huston, which wild west movie is this scene from?
Will Penny
3:10 to Yuma
Bad Day at Black Rock
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Filmed mostly in Mexico, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" was directed by John Huston and saw Humphrey Bogart in the lead role. Huston won the Best Director award at the 1949 Academy Awards, while his father, Walter, won Best Supporting Actor, the first ever father-son win in the history of the awards.
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Paramount Pictures Inc.
Which title features John Wayne as an Army dispatch rider?
Unforgiven
Hud
Hondo
"Hondo," starring John Wayne and released in 1953, was directed by John Farrow. Interestingly, because the shoot went over its intended filming period, Farrow had to leave due to the fact he was contractually obligated to direct another movie. John Ford stepped in to help out his friend Wayne.
Tumbleweeds
20th Century Fox
This film was released in 1950 with James Stewart in the lead! What is it called?
Broken Arrow
"Broken Arrow," released in 1950 starred James Stewart in the lead role and was directed by Delmar Daves. It never won an Academy Award, despite three nominations, but did win a Golden Globe for Best Film for Promoting International Understanding, for portraying Native Americans in a sympathetic manner.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Unforgiven
Will Penny
20th Century Fox
Starring Gregory Peck, what is the name of this Western?
Blazing Saddles
The Sheepman
The Gunfighter
1950's "The Gunfighter" saw director Henry King and Gregory Peck team up for their second Western together. Peck's role was originally offered to John Wayne, who turned it down.
Hot Lead and Cold Feet
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Warner Bros.
A sheriff has to recruit some scrappy deputies to protect his jail in this western. What is it called?
Hang 'Em High
Rio Bravo
"Rio Bravo," released in 1959 and starring John Wayne, was based on the short story of the same name by B.H. McCampbell. Featuring John Wayne in the lead role, this movie also starred singer Dean Martin and teen heart-throb, Ricky Nelson. It was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2014.
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
The Westener
RKO Pictures, Argosy Pictures
What is the name of this movie? This western is first in John Ford's "Cavalry" trilogy.
Wagon Master
Shane
Fort Apache
Another John Ford directed Western with John Wayne in the lead role, 1948's "Fort Apache" is the first of Ford's "Cavalry" trilogy, which included "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "Rio Grande," filmed in 1949 and 1950, respectively.
A Thunder of Drums
Argosy Pictures
Second in the "Cavalry" trilogy, what is the name of this John Wayne western?
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" is the second of three of director John Ford's "Cavalry" trilogy, all starring John Wayne. Painter and sculptor Frederic Remington's work was the inspiration for cinematographer Winton Hoch's imagery in the movie. He won an Academy Award for his work.
Warpath
The Command
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Joel Productions
Do you remember the name of this Kirk Douglas film?
Lonely Are the Brave
Featuring Kirk Douglas in the lead role and also starring Walter Matthau, "Lonely Are the Brave" is a Western set in modern times. Douglas said that playing John W. 'Jack' Burns was his favorite role ever.
Unforgiven
3:10 to Yuma
Shane
Buena Vista Pictures
Do you know the title of this Kevin Costner western?
Tumbleweeds
Guns in the Afternoon
The Big Sky
Open Range
"Open Range" was not Kevin Costner's first foray into the Western genre and, like "Dances with Wolves," it was extremely well received. Costner only wanted Robert Duvall for the role of "Boss" Spearman and if he hadn't agreed, the movie probably would not have seen the light of day.
Republic Pictures
Do you remember this scene from this Roy Rogers classic?
Brokeback Mountain
The Gunfighter
Don't Fence Me In
"Don't Fence Me In" was one of many movies starring actor and singer, Roy Rogers. It was directed by John English and featured songs by legendary composer, Cole Porter, all sung by Rogers.
Cimarron
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Paramount Pictures
Starring Paul Newman as "the man with the barbed wire soul", can you remember this films name?
Hud
A 1963 black-and-white Western directed by Martin Ritt and starring Paul Newman, "Hud" was extremely well received by critics and the public alike. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and ended up winning three for Best Actress (Patricia Neal), Best Supporting Actor (Melvyn Douglas), and Best Black and White Cinematography.
Broken Arrow
Shane
The Gunfighter
Scott Rudin Productions / Mike Zoss Productions
This dark neo-western is set in the 1980s. What is it called?
All the Pretty Horses
No Country for Old Men
A film by Joel and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men" is recognized as a neo-Western, neo-noir thriller, despite its setting in the 1980s. The movie turned Javier Bardem into a Hollywood star, thanks to his brilliant portrayal of hitman Anton Chigurh.
Miller's Crossing
There Will Be Blood
William S. Hart Productions
From 1925, do you remember the name of this silent western?
3:10 to Yuma
Tumbleweeds
A silent movie, "Tumbleweeds" was produced by and starred William S. Hart, a popular silent movie actor in his last ever role.
Ulzana's Raid
Winchester '73
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
This western-noir hybrid takes place after WWII. What is it called?
Crossfire
Acts of Violence
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Bad Day at Black Rock
"Bad Day at Black Rock" featured Spencer Tracy in the lead role and is considered to be part Western, part film noir. It was well received by critics and made close to $1 million profit, an impressive amount for a 1950s movie.
Monterey Productions
What is the title of this John Wayne movie about the first cattle drive up the Chisolm Trail?
Unforgiven
High Noon
Bad Day at Black Rock
Red River
"Red River," considered one of the best Westerns ever made, is based on a Borden Chase story called "Blazing Guns On The Chisholm Trail." The movie centers on John Wayne's character, Thomas Dunson, and his journey to Texas to set up a cattle ranch. Naturally, this is easier said than done. "Red River" later inspired the TV show "Rawhide".
20th Century Fox
What is the name of this 1967 western starring Paul Newman?
Hour of the Gun
The Way West
Hombre
1967's "Hombre," a revisionist Western directed by Martin Ritt, sees Paul Newman in the lead role. Newman had very little dialogue in the movie, with his role conveyed through the character's mannerisms and actions. A novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard served as the inspiration for this Western.
A Time for Killing
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Paramount Pictures
Which title from 1967 matches this wild scene?
Will Penny
"Will Penny," released in 1967, saw Charlton Heston in the lead role. Heston has cited this role as the favorite of his career. "Will Penny" is considered one of the best Westerns ever filmed.
They Died with Their Boots On
Bad Day at Black Rock
3:10 to Yuma
Universal Pictures
Chock full of trick shooting and action, can you name this well loved western?
Winchester '73
James Stewart wanted to ensure that he was skilled with the iconic Winchester rifle, the subject of the film, and spent many hours practicing his shooting before filming began. Although he became an excellent shot, all trick shooting in the movie was carried out by expert Herb Parsons.
Unforgiven
3:10 to Yuma
Shane
20th Century Fox
What is the name of this western where Henry Fonda played Wyatt Earp?
Stagecoach
Once Upon a Time in the West
Wagon Master
My Darling Clementine
"My Darling Clementine" is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made and certainly the best from legendary director John Ford. It starred Henry Fonda as Wyatt Earp in events leading up to the OK Corral incident, although most of these are heavily dramatized.
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Jerry Bresler Productions
This film grew in popularity over time. Can you remember the name of this now well-loved western?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Apache
Major Dundee
Critics of "Major Dundee" have often pointed out the likeness between certain characters in the film and those found in "Moby Dick," the classic novel by Herman Melville. It was not particularly well received on release but has become more popular over time.
Broken Arrow
Warner Bros.
This technicolor Errol Flynn western was on the cutting edge of technology in 1939. What is its title?
Dodge City
1939's "Dodge City," filmed in Technicolor, was directed by Michael Curtiz and starred Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. It was Flynn's first foray into the Western genre.
The Gunfighter
Gold Is Where You Find It
Rocky Mountain
RKO Pictures
Can you remember this film where Kirk Douglas played a ragamuffin trapper in the late 1800s?
Shane
The Gunfighter
Tumbleweeds
The Big Sky
"The Big Sky," released in 1952, featured Kirk Douglas in the lead role. It was directed and produced by Howard Hawks while Arthur Hunnicutt received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Zeb Calloway.
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Warner Bros.
In this 1971 western, a saloon owner and a British woman take on a mining company. What is it called?
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
"McCabe & Mrs. Miller," starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie, was based on the book, "McCabe," by Edmund Naughton. Altman chose to shoot the film practically in sequential order, something not done often in movie-making.
Cry Blood, Apache
Four Rode Out
Bad Company
Malpaso Productions
Clint Eastwood both directed and starred in this 1992 revisionist western. What is the title?
Pale Rider
Unforgiven
1992's "Unforgiven" is widely regarded as one of the best movies ever made in the Western genre. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards. It won in the following categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Film Editing.
The Quick and the Dead
Hang 'Em High
Universal Pictures,De Haven Productions,The Associates & Aldrich Company via youtube
Can you name this film which made its debut in 1972?
Rancho Notorious
Unforgiven
Cavalry
Ulzana's Raid
1972's "Ulzana's Raid," directed by Robert Aldrich, features Burt Lancaster in the lead role. It was very well received, with many critics placing it in the best movies of that year. Its portrayal of the U.S. Cavalry chasing brutal, raiding Apaches is seen as a metaphor for the United States’ participation in the war in Vietnam.
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Columbia Pictures, William Goetz Productions
What is the name of this 1955 western about illegal rifle sales in a small Colorado town?
Saddle the Wind
The Man from Laramie
"The Man from Laramie," directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart, was released in 1955. Its theme song, recorded by two different artists for release in the United States and the United Kingdom, was a number-one hit for Jimmy Young on the UK charts.
Bend of the River
The Naked Spur
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Starring Randolph Scott, the European title of this film was "Guns in the Afternoon." Do you remember the American title?
The Big Sky
Ride the High Country
1962's "Ride the High Country" saw director Sam Peckinpah flip a coin to decide between Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea as the leading man. Fate decided on Scott. Although it was well received in the United States, it faired very well in Europe, under the title "Guns in the Afternoon."
The Gunfighter
Unforgiven
United Artists, The Mirisch Company
What is the name of this American adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai"?
The Magnificent Seven
"The Magnificent Seven," directed by John Sturges and released in 1960, is an Old West take on the Japanese movie, "Seven Samurai." Although it didn't receive much praise from the critics at the time, thanks to its plethora of stars it is now regarded as a classic and is the second-most-shown movie by television networks in the United States. A remake with Denzel Washington reached cinemas in 2016.
Five Guns to Tombstone
Seven Ways from Sundown
The Last Sunset
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Warner Bros.
What classic western is this? The movie focuses on an aging outlaw who wants to do one last big job.
The Wild Bunch
Released in 1969, "The Wild Bunch" is ranked as the sixth best Western of all time by the American Film Institute. It placed director Sam Peckinpah firmly on the map as an up-and-coming American director at the time.
Ride the High Country
Once upon a Time in the West
Duck, You Sucker!
TNT, Cinema Center Films
Starring Lee Marvin and Jack Palance, what is the title of this daring film?
Johnny Guitar
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Shane
Monte Walsh
A directorial debut for cinematographer William Fraker, "Monte Walsh" starred Lee Marvin and Jack Palance. In 2003, Tom Selleck starred in a made-for-TV remake.
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Which movie below starred Walter Brennan and told the story of a self-appointed hanging judge?
Open Range
The Big Sky
A Fistful of Dollars
The Westerner
Walter Brennan won his third Academy Award for his supporting role in "The Westerner," while the movie also received two further nominations.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
About a bounty hunter and his less than trustworthy companions, do you know the title of this thrilling film?
The Naked Spur
The third of five movies directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart, "The Naked Spur" received a rare honor for Westerns in the fact that it was nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award. It did not win an Oscar, however.
Unforgiven
Broken Arrow
Blood on the Moon
Rafran Cinematografica,San Marco,Paramount Pictures via youtube
What is the name of this Sergio Leone-directed spaghetti western starring Claudia Cardinale and Henry Fonda?
Death Rides a Horse
Once Upon a Time in the West
Although it originally flopped in America, 1968's "Once upon a Time in the West" is now recognized as a true cinematic tour de force. It appears in many Greatest Movies of All Time lists, including those drawn up by Time and Total Film. It was added to the National Film Registry in 2009, as it was deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."
My Name Is Nobody
The Wild Bunch
20th Century Fox
Which eventful western title does this scene match?
Bad Day at Black Rock
Johnny Guitar
The Ox-Bow Incident
"The Ox-Bow Incident" sees Henry Fonda in the lead role as Gil Carter. The role was initially offered to Gary Cooper, but he turned it down. The movie was adapted from a 1940 novel of the same name, by author Walter van Tilburg Clark.
They Died with Their Boots On
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RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Based on the book "Gunman's Chance," do you know the name of this psychological western?
Blood on the Moon
"Blood on the Moon," directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Mitchum, is considered to be a psychological Western. Shot in black and white, it is based on Luke Short's book, "Gunman's Chance."
Rancho Notorious
Unforgiven
Shane
Republic Pictures
What is the title of this western starring Joan Crawford as a willful saloon keeper?
Fort Apache
Johnny Guitar
The two main female leads in "Johnny Guitar," Joan Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge, disliked each other intensely, mostly due to the fact that Crawford had previously dated McCambridge's husband. Director Nicholas Ray did nothing to ease the tensions, feeling that it added to the film. Sterling Hayden, the male lead, swore never to work with Crawford ever again, stating, "There is not enough money in Hollywood to lure me into making another picture with Joan Crawford. And I like money."
Blazing Saddles
Annie Get Your Gun
Constantin Film, Jolly Film, Ocean Films
Do you remember the title of this low budget film starring Clint Eastwood?
The Naked Spur
A Fistful of Dollars
The first in what became known as the "Dollar's Trilogy," "A Fistful of Dollars" was shot on a budget of just $200,000, with $15,000 of that money paid to Clint Eastwood for his role. The movie was directed by Sergio Leone, who was credited as having started the Spaghetti Western genre.
Blood on the Moon
Shane
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Stanley Kramer Productions
What is the title of this 1952 western where a gang threatens a U.S. marshal?
High Noon
"High Noon," although not well received at the time, is now recognized as one of the best westerns ever made. On its release, it was very different from other Westerns, with no high-speed horse chases, beautiful vistas, or canteen brawls. Gary Cooper starred in the lead role but not before the likes of John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Charleton Heston and Montgomery Cliff had turned it down. Peck considered his decision not to take the part as the biggest mistake of his acting career.
Hang 'Em High
3.10 to Yumna
Stagecoach
Universal Pictures
Can you remember the title of this James Stewart film?
A Fistful of Dollars
Broken Arrow
Winchester '73
Bend of the River
"Bend of the River" was the second of five Western collaborations (8 movies in total) between director Anthony Mann and actor James Stewart. Although not that well received by critics, it grossed over $3 million at the American box office, of which James Stewart received $750,000, as his contract stipulated he would receive a share of the profits.
RKO Pictures
Starring Marlene Dietrich, can you name this wild western?
Unforgiven
Rancho Notorious
"Rancho Notorious," a 1952 Western, was originally supposed to be called "The Legend of Chuck-a-Luck," but the name was changed on instruction from Howard Hughes, who headed up RKO Pictures. This movie starred Marlene Dietrich in the lead role. She plays the leader of a notorious band of criminals living in a hideout called Chuck-a-Luck. It received mixed reviews on release.
Shane
Ride in the Whirlwind
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The Goldwyn Companyââ¬âMetro-Goldwyn
What is the name of this classic silent western?
Red River
The Frisco Kid
Greed
A silent movie from 1924, "Greed" was directed by Erich von Stroheim. So obsessed with ensuring he got the right shot throughout the movie, Von Stroheim filmed many hours of footage, and his original cut ran over eight hours. "Greed" was filmed in Death Valley, making it one of the first ever movies to be filmed entirely on location and without the use of a studio.
Stagecoach
Republic Pictures (I), Argosy Pictures
Can you name this John Wayne film, which is the final western of the Cavalry trilogy?
Shane
Rancho Notorious
Unforgiven
Rio Grande
1950's "Rio Grande" is the final of director John Ford's "Cavalry" trilogy, all starring John Wayne as Kirby Yorke. It was shot on location in Monument Valley and other areas of Utah.
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