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Kenny Rogers: Coward of the County

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I first saw this when I was in my teens and enjoyed it very much. So, I was very happy that it finally got released on DVD. And I must say that it is still as enjoyable. Kenny Rogers is excellent as Pastor Matthew and a natural. A very young Fredric Lane (from "Lost" and "Supernatural") is equally good as Tommy. I have been a fan of his since I saw him as "Tommy".

Production-wise, the dvd is ok. Although the sound is good, the images are at times grainy. But it has transferred relatively well to dvd considering how "old" the original movie was. There are no extras which is a pity. It would have been nice to hear Mr Rogers and Mr Lane's take on their roles and the making of this classic.

The dvd is a good buy and one to treasure for Rogers and Lane fans.

Coward of the county is one of Kenny Rogers best efforts. The story line was well set within that time period. The conflicts facing both the characters and the nation at that time stimulated the intensity of these events. All the actors played well supporting roles set within this small Georgia town. Placing you squarely in an era gone bye. The music itself was outstanding and the whole experience is well worth a repeat performance.

Glad that I got this movie. Saw the movie when it was on TV and it was good then. Good message.

This is an excellent story about the honorable man ultimately getting the best of the bully.

I have alwasy been a fan of Kenny Rodgers and this is not only one my favorite movies of all time, but it is also one of very favorite songs of all time
sincerely,
Jared Hill

Kenny Rogers makes a danged good preacher in this movie, which opens with a sermon on turning the other cheek. His nephew does his best to live by Jesus' words, even when war is declared after the attack on Pearl Harbor. However, after continued taunting, harassment, and finally the rape of his fiancé by the boys in one family, his resolve is severely tested. Just where does Jesus' admonition to turn the other cheek end and legitimate defense begin? That is the question that must be answered in this movie. [I am reminded of one of the 2008 Presidential candidates who naively said he would not need to fight Islamic terrorists because if we are nice to them they wouldn't want to destroy Western culture.] The boys in that bad family didn't seem to get that message when Johnny had one where he could beat the tar out of him after he'd done one disgusting act, but chose to not harm the brother. [All three brothers were involved in the rape.] Traditional values families should be able to enjoy this movie, and it would be great for family discussion of the main issue in this movie.

good story, but when i saw it when young i thougt it mas the best movie, now that i am 40+ not
the best movie.

Takes me back a few years! Love it! Love Kenny just wish he would have left his face ALONE!

I think that coward of the county is a great movie.It's been awhile since I last saw it, but I think that the message that it teaches us is an important one,and that you don't always have to fight to settle your disagreements.

Had looked for this DVD everywhere in Aus and had never been able to find it. Am very happy with the purchase.