Jane | Got A Gun

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