Fantastic!

Don't listen to the negative reviews

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Released in 1976 and directed by Melvin Frank, "The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox" is a Western/Comedy starring Goldie Hawn (the Duchess) and George Segal (the Dirtwater Fox). The former is actually a saloon entertainer/prostitute who desperately wants to move on to better things and masquerades as a Duchess to do so while the latter is a scammer-gambler desperately trying to steal & retain $40,000. The two reluctantly team-up while being chased by various people, including outlaws, police and a group of Mormons. Then, without warning, romantic sparks start to fly.A lot of people have mixed feelings about this flick, but I've always felt it was one of the better comedic Westerns. Goldie was 30 during filming and Segal was 41 and they both shine as the protagonists. Some critics complain that they're "lowlifes" and therefore it's hard to care about them, but it's clear that the "Duchess" is willing to risk it all to escape the life of a prostitute. As for the Fox, yes, he's a greedy gambler, but he has a likable charisma and an unshakable faith in overcoming no matter the odds. Hopefully, he'll repent of his swindling ways. While Goldie looks great, she's too thin in my opinion and would get more beautiful (and curvy) with age, as witnessed in 1987's "Overboard." Besides the two stars, highlights include the consistently amusing situations & witty dialogues (especially the great pig-Latin scene in the stagecoach), the awesome Colorado locations, an outstanding stagecoach wreck off a high cliff and Dirtwater's intelligent (and funny) horse, Blackjack, who's one of the better horse-characters in cinema. The film runs 103 minutes and was shot entirely in Colorado (the Central City region).GRADE: Borderline A- or B+

Goldie Hawn teams up with George Segal in this comedy western about a card shark and a dance hall girl who end up on the trail together, chasing a valise with $40,000 hidden in the bottom of it. The trouble is that the guys that Segal stole it from while they were in the process of stealing it want it back and are hot on their trail.When this movie first came out, I was only about 12 years old, so, for obvious reasons, my parents never let me see this show when it first came out. But I feel like I can get on the phone, call my mother and thank her for not letting me waste my time in watching this. I'm a fan of Hawn, but not that big of a fan.There's no chemistry between the stars. In fact, I think Segal had more chemistry with the horse in this film. Maybe BLACKJACK should have gotten top billing over Hawn, because all she ended up being was fluff and a bit of eye candy (very little bit, that is).3 out of 10 stars.

This movie is a treat from start to finish. Fantastic writing is the main reason why, and terrific character actors at every turn. Not quite as bawdy, but reminiscent of Blazing Saddles in its depiction of the Wild West - I mean, one of the funniest characters is BlackJack, George Segal's loyal steed. Highly recommended for laughing out loud - a real gem - can't wait for the DVD.Don't be afraid to show it to the kid's either, just a bit of language to manage, but otherwise, funny for almost all ages. Wish Segal and Hawn had done more work together - a great team!Enjoy!!

A great western and comedy movie. This movie first seems like one of those old boring westerns but when you get into it I mean you get into it!! Goldie Hawn is great in a role she normally wouldn't play. I suggest you rent this movie and try to watch it all the way through.