One of the most amazing things to me about Tom Selleck in this role is, that even when saying something so deadly cold to someone, somehow his face still remains kind-looking. Like it was nothing personal at all. This is *such* a great film, and always worth a watch when it's on.
Too bad that type of character is not more prevalent today. The world would be much better off with people like that living in it. Sadly, this world is characterized by people who mostly display a "me first" attitude.
Someone had to write a scene like this, if only for the sake of poetic justice. But in order for the scene logic to work, we have to assume that the bad guy, under pressure, will act in rational self-interest. Whereas, in fact, many don't even come close on a good day, never mind when they can barely see for pain.
Even if his back was broken he could have used his shoulders if he can reach out his arms to inch toward the gun on his own, and he doubtless has other bullets on his belt or person, or a knife or whatever or could he could have pulled himself over the edge of the cliff with his arms. Life aint' like the movies but thats what makes the movies great so long as we remember the difference.
For as light and comedy filled this movie was, this scene was pretty dark. It would have fit perfectly in something like Open Range or Wyatt Earp, both more realistic and dramatic with dark undertones, but to find it here? A not so subtle reminder of just how hard life was back then.
@@mat7083 True. It was to set up the environment and characters. But this scene? It showed what type of history this guy probably had and he lived his life differently to avoid remembering it.
I know he probably wasn't thinking clearly, but he could've done that. Then taken another gun or bullets from Quigley's corpse, and then finished himself.
@@Glide1992 Good point, but it looked like he had enough range of movement to move his arms and head around. And just looking at the thumbnail, you can see Quigley is right over him. A headshot would’ve dropped him right on top of or next to him, easily within reach.
@@Glide1992 He could clearly move both of his arms since he has full control and range of motion with his right and his left is pressing down on his wound. It's a very convenient injury for the scene. Regardless if nothing else he could have pulled himself over the edge with his arms.
Was this movie actually filmed in Australia? I've never been there, but I was looking at the background, and it looks like it could be either maybe California, Nevada, or maybe somewhere in Utah or Colorado. If anyone actually knows, please tell me, I'm curious.
One of the most amazing things to me about Tom Selleck in this role is, that even when saying something so deadly cold to someone, somehow his face still remains kind-looking. Like it was nothing personal at all.
This is *such* a great film, and always worth a watch when it's on.
“Why should I tell you?” “‘Cause if you don’t…I’ll let you live….” Just flat out cold man…
One of my favorite movies!!!
Tom Selleck seems to be the same person in every role. Basically an honest person willing to do what is needed to do the right thing.
Too bad that type of character is not more prevalent today. The world would be much better off with people like that living in it. Sadly, this world is characterized by people who mostly display a "me first" attitude.
Make the most of it. That's cold
End of this movie is awesome
I love that movie, especially how far he could stretch the 8 bullets in his belt before he had to have more made.
IIRC he had about two belts of them at the start, coming off the ship
Shoots Quigley in the spine, “now we both have broken backs.”
still fresh ........ what a movie
One of the greatest movies ever made!!!
Someone had to write a scene like this, if only for the sake of poetic justice.
But in order for the scene logic to work, we have to assume that the bad guy, under pressure, will act in rational self-interest.
Whereas, in fact, many don't even come close on a good day, never mind when they can barely see for pain.
Even if his back was broken he could have used his shoulders if he can reach out his arms to inch toward the gun on his own, and he doubtless has other bullets on his belt or person, or a knife or whatever or could he could have pulled himself over the edge of the cliff with his arms. Life aint' like the movies but thats what makes the movies great so long as we remember the difference.
Of all the improbable things that happen in this movie, THAT'S the one that bothers you? :D
For as light and comedy filled this movie was, this scene was pretty dark.
It would have fit perfectly in something like Open Range or Wyatt Earp, both more realistic and dramatic with dark undertones, but to find it here? A not so subtle reminder of just how hard life was back then.
The killing of Aborigines was pretty dark too. There were no undertones there
@@mat7083 True. It was to set up the environment and characters.
But this scene? It showed what type of history this guy probably had and he lived his life differently to avoid remembering it.
"Okay, but if I find out you lied about your directions, I'll come back and resuscitate you"
It would have nice to hear one final BOOM as Quigley walked away, and with Quigley still walking on...Poetic frontier justice. Doctor George Whitehead
Sadly they cut the clip for youtube there. One more second would have revealed what happened next.
Not a Medical Doctor, I suppose...? When stating such a comment you would have been way far away from your Hippocratic Oat !
He took an awful risk on that guy not having any reloads on him.
Cap&ball pistol, takes awhile to reload. Even after cartridge revolvers came out, there were still a lot of cap&ball Colts around.
@@drtidrowI was gonna say, it looked like a cap and ball.
@drtidrow I don't see the point. He had use of both hands, and all the time in the world. So long as he had ball, cap, and powder, he was set.
@@nosystem1098 only if he had the strength to ram rod the round, which he probably didn’t. Of course maybe he did and just got psyched out.
Shoots Quigley.
**Roll Credits**
Da-na-daaah...
I know he probably wasn't thinking clearly, but he could've done that. Then taken another gun or bullets from Quigley's corpse, and then finished himself.
@@Solkard His back was broken. He couldn't move to do what you said. He couldn't even reach his gun.
@@Glide1992 Good point, but it looked like he had enough range of movement to move his arms and head around. And just looking at the thumbnail, you can see Quigley is right over him. A headshot would’ve dropped him right on top of or next to him, easily within reach.
@@Glide1992 He could clearly move both of his arms since he has full control and range of motion with his right and his left is pressing down on his wound. It's a very convenient injury for the scene. Regardless if nothing else he could have pulled himself over the edge with his arms.
Was this movie actually filmed in Australia? I've never been there, but I was looking at the background, and it looks like it could be either maybe California, Nevada, or maybe somewhere in Utah or Colorado.
If anyone actually knows, please tell me, I'm curious.
All filmed in Australia, Australian director as well
Here comes the dingoes
Как фильм называется
QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER
balls
I like mine chewy
stanker
do you like yours
зараз я запускаю да вашага дома на хуткасці 500 міль у гадзіну.
Cap-&-ball pistols like that are commonly loaded with such, yes. (I had one.)
I am dingo
Dingo bells
Dingo bells
Dingoes all the way
😆😆😆😆
SUPER FILM 😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗