Last Stand at Saber River (1997)

Tom Selleck shows a harder side of his persona as a disillusioned Confederate who returns home in the waning days of the Civil War in this adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel. His wife, Suzy Amis, isn't ready to forgive him for leaving his family behind for the "adventure" of war, and his children hardly remember him. Haunted by his actions in the war and caught in a power struggle in the Arizona territory, Selleck's soul-scarred survivor makes a last stand to protect the only thing left that matters to him--his homestead and his family. The film has its share of gunfights, showdowns, conspiracies, and Civil War rivalries, and even a runaway stagecoach, but its power lies in the somber exploration of how misunderstandings and conflicts tear at a marriage during such a volatile time, when ideals are set against duty to family. Director Dick Lowry's lean style makes the most of the gorgeous landscapes, and he creates a strong dramatic tension in the bubbling undercurrent between Selleck, who leaves behind the jovial character of his Louis L'Amour Westerns for a man hardened and embittered by war, and Amis, an excellent actress who brings to life a woman who shoots, speaks her mind, and harbors resentment just as well as any brooding male hero. Keith and David Carradine costar as Union wranglers who hold a grudge against the Confederate veteran. One of the most mature TV Westerns ever made. --Sean Axmaker Amazon.com

Last STand At Saber River

We really enjoy Tom Selleck's movies. This is a good western. Great movie to share with friends and family especially on a cold snowy day. November 6, 2008

A FINE WESTERN WITH TOM SELLECK.

Though the western has all but disappeared from the cinemas these days, the genre is by no means dead. Instead, it has moved to the realm of the small screen. "Last Stand at Saver River" is just one example of the many westerns that have come on TV since the late 1970s. Featuring Tom Selleck as an ex-Confederate returning home, this is a fine film that deals with the effects of war on both a person and their family. While not one of the greatest efforts from TNT, the sometimes weak storyline gets elevated through terrific performances, including one of Selleck's greatest, and great gunfights and action sequences. Fans of the western genre will surely enjoy "Last Stand as Saber River."
Movie/DVD Grade: B+ October 24, 2008

Love this movie

Anyone who loves Tom Selleck and a western theme will love this movie. It has such a great story line and the characters are so believable and likeable. Great depth to the characters and story. Love, love, love, this movie. October 3, 2008

Last Stand At Saber River

A very good movie, this is a fantastic story Tom Seleck is outstanding as usual and Suzy Amis is true grit.

Reccomended!

Waldo Parchment

September 6, 2008

Very good western movie

A great movie. For anyone who loves the old west. This movie is great quality and very entertining August 29, 2008

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