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This story is just too sad for words

posted 10 years ago by cliffcarson-502-470231
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I don't know what to say about this film. For years I had heard about it and just had a chance to see it recently. I was too young at the time the movie came out to be taken to it. The story is a tragedy no matter what angle you look at it. Also sad state of affairs when a violent movie like this that took huge liberties with the facts can rake in millions at the box office in 1973 when a beautiful musical about peace and love of a better world like LOST HORIZON is a flop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEUzvy4CniM

[–] robbytara 10 years ago

Just finished watching the movie, much better than the two stars the TV guide gave it. Now about to watch part 2.

[–] vestdennis 9 years ago

Very underrated movie. A great cast and while parts are jazzed up for effect Hollywood always does that to true stories.

[–] flixlvr 9 years ago

I love Lost Horizon! Great flick!!

[–] roreyking (637) a year ago

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[–] roreyking (637) a year ago

Lost Horizon is a dull, plodding pile of crap. Walking Tall at least succeeds on its own terms.

[–] db20db (17730) a year ago

Agreed!

Loved this movie as a young man when it was released.

Just became fascinated with this story:https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/the-wife-of-a-famed-tennessee-sheriff-died-in-a-1967-shooting-agents-just-exhumed-her-body/3230399/#:~:text=Authorities%20have%20exhumed%20the%20body,on%20Thursday%20at%20Adamsville%20Cemetery. Equally as fascinating was the discovery that when the 6'6"+ Pusser wrestled professionally as Buford the Bull, he actually defeated a grizzly bear in a wrestling match!