A Modern Day Greek Tragedy

Rating: 10/10 (6 August 2000)

We have all heard that bad things can happen to good people, but TO THIS EXTENT ? How can a family of such decent people be destined to suffer so much pain and heartbreak ? The father who is a retired Cavalry Colonel, had enough courage and sense of social justice to stand up against what was then the U.S. Government policy with regard to Native Americans. He is now quietly running a farm in the west with the help of his three hardworking sons -- who like their father -- are so socially conscious that they volunteer to go and fight WWI without having ever set foot in Europe. The story is not one of those when you say such things couldn't happen in real life, and everything takes place in lifelike plausible situations. This epic movie has a lot going for it, and it achieves what many movie makers strive to do but fail. Majestic scenery of the American west, with glorious sunsets in awesome colors, to unimaginable scenes of horrific gore and human slaughter in WWI. The dialogue is perfect and the acting superb. A flawless production which I definitely recommend to one and all. A must see.