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Whipping the sheriff to death

posted 13 years ago by MonteCarloMan
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I gotta say that the sheriff's death scene was the most brutal murder I've ever seen in a western, before or since.

[–] Bernnard_Black 12 years ago

Was just coming here to say that! Definitely one of the most disturbing death scenes ever filmed. What a horrible way to go.

Here's to the health of Cardinal Puff.

[–] MonteCarloMan 11 years ago

In a way Clint pays homage to that scene in Sudden Impact when he is beaten mercilessly by 3 thugs and knocked off the pier. Each take their turns punching him and Eastwood can't escape it.

[–] kelly-527 9 years ago

Have you seen The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance? You don't see Stewart being beaten, but you do see Lee Marvin going crazy. It is chilling.

[–] oprlvr33 9 years ago

Yes I have seen Liberty Valance.. Incredible Lee Marvin/James Stewart western. And I wasn't chilled at all over Valance's cruel beatings with that merciless whip. It was downright striking [no pun] Don't make too many splendicious villains like him anymore.

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Of course I know what time it is.. questions is.. do you ever know what day it is

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[–] andersb-36022 8 years ago

That was a brutal death scene. What a nightmare scenario to get oneself into!