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Hatfield question

posted 17 years ago by Clothes-Off
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Okay, I finally saw this for the first time and it totally lived up to its reputation.

Spoiler below, but I'm sure anyone who's clicked on this post has seen it.
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Now don't bite my head off, but I didn't catch how Hatfield died. I remember him holding the pistol to Lucy's head, and I heard his last words. I saw the stretcher with the white hat over a covered body. I missed how he actually was killed. How did he die?

Thanks.

"Well, for once the rich white man is in control!" C. M. Burns

[–] misspaddylee 17 years ago

We don't see Hatfield being shot by the attackers, just the gun falling from his grasp as he is about to shoot Mrs. Mallory and she hears the bugles from afar.

Isn't it wonderful when a classic movie really lives up to its reputation? "Stagecoach" is a jewel.

"It's as red as The Daily Worker and just as sore."

[–] MissMcCrocodile 17 years ago

Clothes-Off- I can't even remember the first time I saw it! How wonderful for you. You found something really special. I love it when Dallas comes out holding the baby and says, "It's a little girl", without her lips moving. You've got me in the mood now. I'm off the watch the DVD! Thanks!

Yes, sir, I'm going to do nothing like she's never been done before!

[–] Clothes-Off 17 years ago

Yes, I already knew this was one of the great 1939-ers that had somehow escaped me so I protected the recording on my DVR so nothing would record over it.

I am not a John Wayne fan or a western fan, but I knew enough that this was not your typical Western or John Wayne film, so I didn't start watching until I knew I could see it all without interruption.

It is definitely one of the best ensemble casts of all time, each actor creating a memorable character.

"Well, for once the rich white man is in control!" C. M. Burns