Title: Gone with the West Alternate Titles: Little Moon and Jud McGraw (Australia), Man Without Mercy (original working title) Year: 1975 Director: Bernard Girard Producers: William Collins Production Companies: Cougar Productions, Laurel Associates Runtime: 92 minutes (some versions list 78–95 minutes) Country: United States Language: English Format: Color, Mono Sound Genres: Western, Action, Revenge Drama, Cult Film --- Synopsis: Gone with the West follows Jud McGraw (James Caan), a former stagecoach driver who is wrongfully imprisoned after being framed by the outlaw Mimmo (Aldo Ray). Upon his release, McGraw seeks vengeance against Mimmo, who now controls the corrupt town of Black Miller. Along the way, McGraw encounters Little Moon (Stefanie Powers), a Native American woman who has also suffered at Mimmo's hands. Together, they devise a plan to dismantle Mimmo's hold on the town, leading to a climactic confrontation. --- Cast: James Caan as Jud McGraw Stefanie Powers as Little Moon Aldo Ray as Mimmo Barbara Werle as Billie Robert Walker Jr. as Sheriff of Black Miller Sammy Davis Jr. as Kid Dandy Heather Angel as Old Little Moon / Narrator Mike Lane as Shark Kenneth Adams as Artie Michael Conrad as Smithy Elmore Vincent as Jerry Anne Barton as Smithy's Wife L. Andy Stone as Old Jud Paul Bergen as Singing Cowboy Elizabeth Leigh as Gail Fred Book as Piano Player Anthony Gordon as Prisoner Fabian Dean as Charlie Gillian Simpson as Jeb's Wife Chris Calabrese as Jeb's Son Noel Drayton as Wagon Driver James McHale as Farmhand Pepper Martin as Mimmo's Man --- Production Notes: Filmed in 1969 under the title Man Without Mercy, the movie faced distribution challenges and was not released until 1975. It underwent several title changes, including Little Moon and Jud McGraw, before settling on Gone with the West for its U.S. release. The film blends traditional Western elements with unconventional storytelling, including a modern-day framing device featuring a screenwriter hearing the tale from an old-timer. --- Legacy: Gone with the West has garnered a cult following over the years, noted for its offbeat narrative and unique blend of genres. While not a mainstream success, it remains a point of interest for fans of unconventional Westerns and the filmographies of its notable cast members. --- Trivia: The film features a modern-day framing device, with a screenwriter hearing the story from an old-timer. Sammy Davis Jr.'s character, Kid Dandy, is a stylish gunslinger who adds a unique flair to the film. The movie was filmed in 1969 but faced distribution challenges, leading to its delayed release in 1975. --- Curated Hashtags: #GoneWithTheWest #JamesCaan #StefaniePowers #SammyDavisJr #WesternFilm #CultClassic #1970sCinema #RevengeWestern #ObscureMovies #FilmTrivia