Question 1

Which tragic on-set accident occurred during filming of 'Comes a Horseman'?

Accepted Answer

Stuntman Jim Sheppard was killed when a horse dragging him veered off course, causing him to hit his head on a fence post. The scene appears in the movie, cut just before the accident.

Question 2

How did Jane Fonda prepare for her role as Ella Connors?

Accepted Answer

Jane Fonda learned roping and riding skills to partake in a stampede and cattle roundup. She practiced at a ranch in the San Fernando Valley and lived on a ranch in Colorado to work the cows and polish her lassoing skills.

Question 3

What was notable about Richard Farnsworth's role in this film?

Accepted Answer

This was Richard Farnsworth's first major speaking role at age 58 after decades as a stuntman. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, the film's sole Oscar nomination.

Question 4

Which actor from 'Comes a Horseman' later played Jock Ewing on 'Dallas'?

Accepted Answer

Jim Davis, who played a henchman in this film, signed on right after to play J.R. Ewing, Sr. (Jock Ewing) on the TV show Dallas (1978), a role he played until his death in 1981.

Question 5

What awards did 'Comes a Horseman' receive?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the Academy Awards (1979), Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1978), National Board of Review (1978), and New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1978).

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