Blu-ray Review Rustlers’ Rhapsody – Blu-ray Review (1 Viewer)

[t1g3r5fan]

Best known today for creating the TV sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982), Hugh Wilson made an auspicious feature film directorial debut by taking the helm of the raunchy comedy Police Academy (1984), which became a success at the box office and spawned 6 sequels to date. For his sophomore feature, Wilson took on Rustlers’ Rhapsody, a tip of the cap to the “singing cowboy” B-level westerns of the 1940’s. Previously released on DVD by Paramount, Kino has licensed the movie for its Blu-ray debut.



Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985)



Released: 10 May 1985
Rated: PG
Runtime: 88 min




Director: Hugh Wilson
Genre: Comedy, Western



Cast: Tom Berenger, G.W. Bailey, Marilu Henner
Writer(s): Hugh Wilson



Plot: The Wild West goes wacko when the Greatest Fast-Drawin', Fancy-Dressin', Silver-Spurred, Geetar Playin', Singing Cowboy movie...

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[Robert Harris]

There’s a moment in this film that got me the first time I saw it, and stayed with me. Great transition from ‘30s - ‘40s B westerns to the modern era.