Gene Hackman turns in one of his best performances in this intimate western. Hackman is Zandy, a hard and angry rancher who needs a wife to cook the meals and birth him some sons, and sends away for one. The titular bride comes in the form of Hannah (Liv Ullmann), fresh off the stage from Minnesota to the gorgeous coast near Monterey, California. Hannah has lied about her age and Zandy already has it in for her from…
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Gene Hackman
Zandy Allen
Liv Ullmann
Hanna Lund
Eileen Heckart
Ma Allan
Susan Tyrrell
Marai Cordova
Harry Dean Stanton
Songer
Joe Santos
Frank Gallo
Frank Cady
Pa Allan
Sam Bottoms
Mel Allan
Bob Simpson
Bill Pincus
Vivian Gordon
Street Girl
Ivan Bell
Townsman (uncredited)
Eumenio Blanco
Man (uncredited)
Donald Chaffin
Man (uncredited)
Spencer Chan
Chinese Vendor #2 (uncredited)
Jaye Durkus
Man (uncredited)
Ben Frommer
Townsman (uncredited)
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FAQ about Zandy's Bride
What is Zandy's Bride about?
Zandy Allan purchases a mail-order bride, Hannah Lund. He treats her as a possession, without respect or humanity, until their shared ordeal as they struggle to survive develops in him a growing love.
When was Zandy's Bride released?
Zandy's Bride was released in 1974.
What genres does Zandy's Bride belong to?
Zandy's Bride is categorised as Western.
Who stars in Zandy's Bride?
The cast of Zandy's Bride includes Gene Hackman, Liv Ullmann, Eileen Heckart, Susan Tyrrell, Harry Dean Stanton.