Crossfire Trail

Tom Selleck is perfect in this classic Louie L’Amour story set against the backdrop of Wyoming.  Selleck plays a cowboy who makes a promise to a dying friend to watch over the man’s ranch and wife, and means to keep his word.
Crossfire Trail also contains one of the best final shootouts I’ve seen. Not only is it well choreographed and understandable, it also pulls off the unique trick of resolving some minor character questions – in particular those surrounding the town sheriff (Barry Corbin), who tries to drown his self-loathing while the guns are blazing. Simply a strong and smart western, essential for classic western fans.  Mark Harmon plays a great bad guy.  It’s a pleasure watching all the truly deplorable villians get theirs.  It’s not something you’ll see anywhere but in a western.