Being a fan of Sam Elliott and westerns, I decided to pick up You Know My Name. It's a kind of quiet story based on the real life story of lawman Bill Tilghman, played by Elliott. Tilghman was once a partner of Wyatt Earp who survives the era of the gunfighter, moves on to create a silent movie of his exploits, and is then thrust back into the role of lawman in a oil boom town where the tommy gun and automobile is common.
Sam Elliott is clever and charming as usual, and there are beautiful images of Oklahoma during this clash between two eras in American history. I said a quiet story because there is not a lot of action, but interesting interactions between characters. Tilghman is a family man with two sons and a wife played by Carolyn McCormick. She captivates your attention in all her scenes. The film making feels a bit like a TV movie, but with a great story and nice performances from Elliott and the supporting cast.
Being a fan of Sam Elliott and westerns, I decided to pick up You Know My Name. It's a kind of quiet story based on the real life story of lawman Bill Tilghman, played by Elliott. Tilghman was once a partner of Wyatt Earp who survives the era of the gunfighter, moves on to create a silent movie of his exploits, and is then thrust back into the role of lawman in a oil boom town where the tommy gun and automobile is common.
Sam Elliott is clever and charming as usual, and there are beautiful images of Oklahoma during this clash between two eras in American history. I said a quiet story because there is not a lot of action, but interesting interactions between characters. Tilghman is a family man with two sons and a wife played by Carolyn McCormick. She captivates your attention in all her scenes. The film making feels a bit like a TV movie, but with a great story and nice performances from Elliott and the supporting cast.
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