Bite the Bullet (1975)

Name: Bite the Bullet
Genre: Action, Western, Adventure
Released: 1975
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, Ben Johnson, Ian Bannen

2h 12m United States of America

Action Western Adventure

Plot

Set in the early 1900s, a newspaper sponsors a grueling 700-mile horse race that promises to test the limits of endurance. Nine competitors embark on this challenging journey, including the determined Miss Jones, a spirited Mexican rider, a refined Englishman, and a mix of cowboys—one youthful, the other seasoned. Among them are two close friends, Sam Clayton and Luke Matthews. As the race unfolds, these diverse individuals confront not only the physical challenges ahead but also learn valuable lessons about camaraderie and mutual respect along the way.

Cast

Gene Hackman Candice Bergen James Coburn Ben Johnson Ian Bannen Jan-Michael Vincent Dabney Coleman Sally Kirkland Buddy Van Horn Jean Willes Mario Arteaga Robert Donner Lucia Canales John McLiam Robert F. Hoy