Question 1

What historical conflict is referenced through newspaper clippings in the film?

Accepted Answer

Among the newspaper clippings is a story about the Lincoln County War, a conflict between farmers and ranchers in New Mexico where landowners hired gunmen called 'regulators'—Billy the Kid was among them for a time.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals selected Old Henry?

Accepted Answer

Old Henry was an official selection at the Stockholm International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 2021.

Question 3

What classic Western firearms does Henry use that are historically accurate for the late-19th-century setting?

Accepted Answer

Henry primarily uses a Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver (Peacemaker) and a Winchester 1873 lever-action rifle, both historically accurate for the Old West setting.

Question 4

How does the film's cast composition stand out?

Accepted Answer

The cast is entirely male with no female roles whatsoever, except for one mention of the grave of Henry's wife.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Old Henry?

Accepted Answer

A widowed farmer and his son take in an injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse claiming to be lawmen comes for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust while defending his homestead in a siege.

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