Hannie Caulder is a gritty, emotionally charged Western starring Raquel Welch in one of her most iconic roles. The film follows Hannie, a woman left devastated after three outlawsโplayed by Ernest Borgnine, Jack Elam, and Strother Martinโbrutally assault her and murder her husband. Stripped of everything, Hannie rises from the ashes with one burning purpose: revenge.
To learn the art of gunfighting, she enlists the help of a mysterious bounty hunter named Thomas Price (Robert Culp), who trains her to become a deadly shooter. As Hannie transforms from a victim into a vengeful force, the film explores themes of justice, empowerment, and survival in a violent, male-dominated world.With a blend of classic Western grit and a feminist twist ahead of its time,
Hannie Caulder stands out for its raw emotion, stylized direction by Burt Kennedy, and Ennio Morricone-inspired score. It’s a tale of vengeance, redemption, and reclaiming powerโbullet by bullet.