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The 2016 Western is a film often remembered more for its chaotic "production from hell" than for the story on the screen. Starring Natalie Portman , Joel Edgerton , and Ewan McGregor , it is a gritty, character-driven tale of survival and a rare female-centric entry into the genre. The Story: A Reluctant Alliance

The film follows (Portman), a woman living on a secluded homestead in the New Mexico Territory. Her life is upended when her husband, Bill "Ham" Hammond (Noah Emmerich), returns home riddled with bullets after a run-in with the Bishop Boys , a ruthless gang led by the sadistic John Bishop (McGregor). Jane Got A Gun

Knowing the gang is coming to finish the job, Jane realizes she cannot defend her home alone. She reluctantly seeks help from her former fiancé, (Edgerton), a Civil War veteran now living as a resentful loner. Through a series of flashbacks, the film unravels the tragic history between Jane, Dan, and the Bishop gang, revealing why they are all so deeply entwined. Legends of Western Cinema Week || Jane Got a Gun 2015 The 2016 Western is a film often remembered

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The 2016 Western is a film often remembered more for its chaotic "production from hell" than for the story on the screen. Starring Natalie Portman , Joel Edgerton , and Ewan McGregor , it is a gritty, character-driven tale of survival and a rare female-centric entry into the genre. The Story: A Reluctant Alliance

The film follows (Portman), a woman living on a secluded homestead in the New Mexico Territory. Her life is upended when her husband, Bill "Ham" Hammond (Noah Emmerich), returns home riddled with bullets after a run-in with the Bishop Boys , a ruthless gang led by the sadistic John Bishop (McGregor).

Knowing the gang is coming to finish the job, Jane realizes she cannot defend her home alone. She reluctantly seeks help from her former fiancé, (Edgerton), a Civil War veteran now living as a resentful loner. Through a series of flashbacks, the film unravels the tragic history between Jane, Dan, and the Bishop gang, revealing why they are all so deeply entwined. Legends of Western Cinema Week || Jane Got a Gun 2015