Bite the Bullet

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Bite the Bullet is a 1975 western action-adventure film directed by Richard Brooks about nine competitors pushing themselves and their horses to the limit in a grueling 700-mile endurance race across early 20th century America. Gene Hackman and Candice Bergen lead an ensemble cast that includes James Coburn, Dabney Coleman, Ben Johnson, and Ian Bannen as a diverse group of adventurers-a woman, a Mexican, an Englishman, and seasoned cowboys-each with their own reasons for entering this brutal contest against the harsh landscape of the American West.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Columbia Pictures with a runtime of two hours and twelve minutes and a PG rating. The film combines action, drama, and adventure as these determined riders face the physical and psychological challenges of crossing vast terrain on horseback. Grab this used copy and experience a classic western endurance tale without the premium price tag.