Comes a Horseman_
"She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable."
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Starring
James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards
Box Office
$9.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Comes a Horseman was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor,...
Comes a Horseman is a Western, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 58m.
CAST (15)
James Caan
Frank 'Buck' Athearn
Jane Fonda
Ella Connors
Jason Robards
Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing
George Grizzard
Neil Atkinson
Richard Farnsworth
Dodger
Mark Harmon
Billy Joe Meynert
Macon McCalman
Virgil Hoverton
Basil Hoffman
George Bascomb
James Keach
Emil Kroegh
Jim Davis
Julie Blocker
JK
James Kline
Ralph Cole
CA
Clifford A. Pellow
Cattle Buyer
AB
Allan Baker
Pall Bearer (uncredited)
Cary Huff
Army Bugler (uncredited)
AG
Antonino Garcia Tony
School Kid (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$9.6M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (75 votes)
Box Office
$9,585,769
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Comes a Horseman about?
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
How long is Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in Comes a Horseman?
The cast of Comes a Horseman includes James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth.
How much did Comes a Horseman make at the box office?
Comes a Horseman earned $9,585,769 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 75 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Western
Drama
Romance