Lonely are the brave

New Mexico: John W. Burns, known as "Jack," returns to this state after a long absence. He lives like a cowboy in the 19th century and travels exclusively on his horse, Whiskey. This is a sign of his rebellion against the dictates of the modern world. He survives through odd jobs on various farms. When he wants to visit his friend Paul, he learns that Paul is in prison. Jack decides to free his buddy. Audience favorite Kirk Douglas plays the title role alongside Walter Matthau, Gena Rowlands, and George Kennedy. The screenplay was written by Dalton Trumbo, and the catchy soundtrack was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, marking the beginning of his successful career. The International Film Encyclopedia described the film as "brilliantly cast, a worthwhile modern Western," while Kino.de stated that "director David Miller likely delivered the best performance of his career.".