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Hatfields & Mccoys [VHS]

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I snapped up a used copy of this movie at the local flea market and couldn't wait to watch it. Having bought, viewed and enjoyed Sounder, Where the Lilies Bloom, Dollmaker, etc. I was eager to add this Southern drama to my collection. However, it paled in comparison to these classics. I was lost within the first 8 minutes of the film, but it really didn't matter due to the poor script, poor acting, poor score and poor cinematography. I really hoped for more but was sadly disappointed.

Although there is some good characterizations of the leaders of both families, the film doesn't really tell the truth of what happened. As the 3x great grandson of Randall McCoy (played by Steve Forrest) I hope a movie will one day come out that shows the feud in an accurate way.

The last review I read on the movie I found to be helpful because I was debating on buying this film. I just recently read an exstensive article on the famous feud that shed a little light on the subject. For all these years all I knew was what was refered to as the "yellow journalist view". I decided not to purchase the movie because if I watch anything I want it to be factual. If anyone knows of a dvd, vhs or book that is fact-filled, I'd be grateful if you would post that information so I can get the real historical story. Thank you in advance = )

Love this movie my husband is kin to the hatfields so we enjoyed this movie!!!!!!

Clyde Wares Movie "The Hatfields and The McCoys" is a vivid and excellent portrayal of the two fighting,feuding families on the West Virginia and Kentucky sides.Jack Palance does a superb acting job in this film.Wonderful!!!