Curapedi
I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.
TrueHello
Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.
Sameer Callahan
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
rodrig58
Linda Evans is raped. By a black man. Then Lola Falana is raped. By a white. Two great actors, Lee Marvin and Richard Burton, will die fighting against the stupid bad people who are hiding under white sheets. That's it. Hard to follow, very boring, and definitely not to review. Terence Young would have done well to make another Bond instead of this. Without Lee Marvin it would be impossible to watch.
Leofwine_draca
I sat down ready to enjoy THE KLANSMAN from looking at the cast list alone. Here was a racial drama featuring acting fave Lee Marvin as a hard-as-nails sheriff combating prejudice in a small Southern town; Richard Burton was on hand playing a crippled loner with Italian beauty Luciana Paluzzi on his arm; Cameron Mitchell was to pop up as a boo-nasty redneck and even clean-cut (at least in those days) O. J. Simpson was putting in an appearance as a vengeful killer. When you combine that cast with ex-Bond director Terence Young, what could go wrong?It was the script that did this film in. It's boring and predictable. The characters are all stereotypes and the film has absolutely nothing to say about the racial situation in America, other than playing out some predictable showdowns and encounters. The middle section is exceptionally slow, consisting of nothing more than characters chatting while the plot just dawdles along. There seems to be little skill or effort behind this low budget production, and it's fair to say that nobody is on top form, especially the drunken leading stars. There are, however, a few so-bad-it's-good moments, including the hilarious fist fight between Burton and Mitchell. One thing I did like was the epic shoot-out at the climax; although it's predictable, it's handled with some finesse, and it looks like this was where the money went. The print I saw was lousy, full frame and heavily censored. I might find and watch a proper version one day – that is, if I can be bothered
wes-connors
When a White woman is raped in a small Alabama town, well-coiffed Cameron Mitchell (as Butt Cutt Cates) and "The Klansman" think a Black man did the dirty deed. Go figure. Alcohol-drenched sheriff Lee Marvin (as Track Bascomb) investigates the crime. He holds his liquor better than co-star Richard Burton (as Breck Stancill), who doesn't always appear to know where he is or what he's doing. He's alert enough to notice the beautiful women hanging around. Many people think O.J. Simpson (as Garth) is the guilty party. Go figure. You ought to consider watching this movie with your eyes shut and the sound off.* The Klansman (10/25/74) Terence Young ~ Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, O.J. Simpson, Cameron Mitchell
Movie Nuttball
The Klansman is a great movie with a good cast including Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, Cameron Mitchell, O.J. Simpson, Lola Falana, David Huddleston, Luciana Paluzzi, Linda Evans, Ed Call John Alderson, John Pearce, David Ladd, Vic Perrin, Spence Wil-Dee! The acting by all of these actors are very good. There are many great scenes in the film and all of the scenes are filmed really well! Some of the scenes I like are when the KKK make their appearances and those are really excellent scenes! When the KKK are battling is something else and it was filmed remarkably well! The action is awesome! The music is very good. Really this is a fantastic film and in My opinion the actors and actresses have some of their greatest performances in this film! If you like any of the actors and actresses I mentioned above and if you like the movie To Kill a Mockingbird (that stars Gregory Peck) then I strongly recommend The Klansman!
