Hurricane (1979)

The desperate love affair between a young Samoan chief and an American painter, against the will of her father, but amid this man-made tension comes a hurricane so devastating, the lives of the lovers and the entire island are imperiled.

From memory: Pretty bad catastrophe movie with very poor special effetcs and the star cast laid to waste.

Halliwell (no star): "A remake of the 1937 film, lacking the style, the innocence, and even the technical splendor."

Maltin BOMB: "Look what just blew in: a $22 million remake of the 1937 classic that may well put you to sleep!"

The Long Riders (1980)

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the Jesse James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

From memory: Stylish, atmospheric and violent modern Western with a good cast and beautiful cinematography.

Halliwell (no star): "Well-worn territory with new-fangled violent detail. Not much of an attraction despite the gimmick of having the various anti-heroesplayed by real brothers."

Maltin***: "...stylish but extremely bloody film. Typically meticulous direction by Hill..."