A revolutionary film, in every sense of the word.

~ Jeff Robson -

A revolutionary film, in every sense of the word.

~ Jeff Robson -

The film has been unjustly vilified. It has a powerful impact, not only because of the violence, but because of its visual and emotional clarity.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The film has been unjustly vilified. It has a powerful impact, not only because of the violence, but because of its visual and emotional clarity.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

At its most effective when in conflict, be it ideological or combat.

~ Daniel Hooper -

At its most effective when in conflict, be it ideological or combat.

~ Daniel Hooper -

Borgnine easily steals the rug out from everyone with his sadistic, larger than life villain.

~ Paul Logan -

Borgnine easily steals the rug out from everyone with his sadistic, larger than life villain.

~ Paul Logan -

First rate acting from Coburn and Schell is complemented by fine performances from the supporting actors.

~ Donald Munro -

First rate acting from Coburn and Schell is complemented by fine performances from the supporting actors.

~ Donald Munro -

What Peckinpah does so brilliantly in this deceptively clever film is to build elegantly on the established tropes of the genre only to pull the rug from under them half way through.

~ Jennie Kermode -

What Peckinpah does so brilliantly in this deceptively clever film is to build elegantly on the established tropes of the genre only to pull the rug from under them half way through.

~ Jennie Kermode -