Discussion and analysis – Old Henry is a revisionist Western film that delves into the mythological underpinnings of the Old West, exploring the dichotomy between civilization and the wilderness while capturing the essence of the fading cowboy era

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In this episode of Weird West Radio, the hosts discuss and breakdown Old Henry, a 2021 American western action drama film written and directed by Potsy Ponciroli. It stars Tim Blake Nelson as the titular character, a farmer who must protect his son from outlaws, with Scott Haze, Gavin Lewis, Trace Adkins, and Stephen Dorff in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2021, and was theatrically released in the United States by Shout! Studios on October 1. It was critically acclaimed, with praise for the story, Ponciroli’s direction, and Nelson’s performance. The National Board of Review selected the film in its annual list of the Top Ten Independent Films of the Year.

Synopsis: An action western about a farmer who takes in an injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse comes for the money, he must decide who to trust. Defending a siege, he reveals a gunslinging talent calling his true identity into question.

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