ThenBurt Reynoldstried unsuccessfully to capitalize on the trend with his 1985crime thrillerStick.
What Is ‘Stick’ About?
Randolph Scott leads the cast of this unexpectedly brutal Western.
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Reynolds tried to bring hissignature 70s charmand his masculinity into a very dark and complex character of Leonards creation.
Aside from reshoots, however,Reynolds was simply not the right man to direct the film.
IfStickhas at least one major highlight, it is Dar Robinsons role as Moke.
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The legendary stuntman who worked onSharkys MachineandLethal Weaponmade the most of his tall, intimidating presence against Reynolds.
As a story,Stickwas ahead of its time.
It had the makings of a great crime drama if it was in the right filmmakers hands.
Instead, the legendary movie star decided to stick to playing it safe.
