Good start, but then it gets ruined

Good concept, poorly executed.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Director Burt Kennedy does not seem to be related to lead George Kennedy. George won an Oscar for Cool Hand Luke, but D.D.M. was three years later, and a whole different film! This one is a corn-ball western. Hoke Birdsill (G. Kennedy) spends the whole movie chasing after Dingus Magee (Sinatra), after somehow letting Sinatra rob him and escape twice. Magee has goofy run-ins with the injuns, and Birdsill is deputized by the mayor (Anne Jackson), who also happens to run the local "cat-house". Some fun dirty jokes in here, but the plot itself is as dry as the sandy desert they are crossing. The usual show-downs and shoot-outs. The grand finale ending is pretty funny. Did you notice Jack Elam playing piano with handcuffs on? and did you notice that we hear the bell ringing the last five minutes of the film, but they keep showing the bell standing still, with no-one anywhere near it? Based on the book by David Markson.

Don't watch this. It is such a waste of time. Sinatra was far too old to play in this movie, and a matter of fact, I would say this is by far his worst film. No wonder he only had one more starring role in his movie career. Dean Martin would have been a better actor to cast in this role. Dean featured the natural charm, wit, and humor, that did not come as naturally to Sinatra. Look at Dean and George Kennedy in "Something Big", a western from 1971. Not a bad film. As for George Kennedy, he doesn't do a bad job in this movie, but this plot, which is actually not so ludicrous, is made ludicrous by the unfunny and constantly overly forced humor. I've only given two movies before this a 1/10 on IMDb, and I've reviewed about 300 films, so trust me and skip it, even if you are a die hard Sinatra fan like I am.

Don't expect to be sitting on the edge of your seat, but do expect to be entertained. Its a comedy and a spoof of westerns. Comparing this movie to the rounders or support your local sheriff was a huge stretch...heck comparing Support your local sheriff to the rounders is silly too. I would give this movie about what it is rated at...around a 6. The actors are all familiar and since it was made in 1970 it is a piece of nostalgia too. Heck, Jack Elam is in it, so its a true western. Anna is smoking hot (why else would she have been in Elvis movies) Its a silly style western comedy, it is what it is.If it were not for the constant conniving by Sanatra and Kennedy..there really would be less of a plot.

Fair western slapstick comedy with very sexy women and animated like western characters which results in a fun atmosphere for fans of this genre.Sinatra was a good sport here in his portrayal of a very seedy and unglamorous character!The movie is dragged down by average production but the actors seemed to have fun making this movie and it shows.In the mood for a western comedy cartoon with real actors instead of Bugs Bunny?This one is it then.......