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Will Penny is a 1967 American Western film written and directed by Tom Gries, starring Charlton Heston as an aging cowboy who takes work as a winter line rider on a remote mountain cattle range. The film co-stars Joan Hackett as a widow traveling west who shelters in Penny's line cabin with her son. Noted for its realistic, character-driven approach to the Western genre, the film portrays the harsh conditions and limited prospects of frontier life. Heston regarded his performance as Will Penny among the best work of his career.
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Will Penny ranks #27 of 48 in the Western Film ranking, behind Old Henry, ahead of The Hired Hand.
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How good is Will Penny?
Will Penny scores 7.34/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Western Film category.
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