Texas Across the River (1966)

Released: 26 October, 1966
Language: English 
Country: USA
Film: Colour
Genre: Western/Comedy

Starring: Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Rosemary Forsyth, Alain Delon, Tina Aumont, and Peter Graves.

Filmed on location as well as in the studio, including Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, San Diego, California, and Universal Studios.


The General Plot:


The movie opens on a plantation in Louisiana, where a traditionally lavish, Southern wedding is taking place. Unfortunately, as the bride (Rosemary Forsyth) descends the stairs to wedding, it is interrupted by some cavalry men lead by Peter Graves, claiming that the bride is already engaged to his cousin. While the bride retreats to her room, and is surprised to find her other fiancee, the cousin, there; the groom (Alain Delon) is nabbed by the cavalry men. He breaks free, runs to his brides side, fights for her, which leads to the accidental death of the cousin. Forced to flee for his life, the groom hot-tails it to Texas. Before getting there he runs into a cowboy (Dean Martin) trying to organize a party of riders at any cost, and his partner in crime, and Indian named Kronk (Joey Bishop). These three join forces, cross the river into Texas, and tons of hijinks pursue which I don't care to spoil for you.


My Take On It:


A not to be missed, perfect family film! There's a running gag you will find yourself playing with in real life, tons of slapstick, special effects that are so obvious and outdated that you can't help but laugh, and just plain silliness. If you aren't one for Westerns, it's one of the perfect introductory film. All in all, I give it 5 out of 5 remotes.