Outland (1981): the Space Western With Sean Connery

How does Outland recreate the story of High Noon in space?Outland didn't rock the box office but has quietly endured as a good flick among the science-fiction fan community.It's a sci-fi thriller with a strong performance from Sean Connery and plays out like a western in disguise.Oh, and the film looks and sounds like it belongs in Alien's universe. On Jupiter's moon Io, there's a titanium ore mining outpost, Con-Am 27. And there's a new marshal in town -- William O'Niel. As O'Niel settles into his new assignment, a number of strange worker deaths occur. And when O'Niel investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that, should he reveal it, could cost him his life.Low on allies, it's up to O'Niel to face the conspirators. Can he survive?Join me for this discussion of the compelling filmmaking of Outland. I'll be talking the film's incredible lived-in sci-fi look and feel, O'Niel's charming friendship with Dr. Lazarus, and the surprise of Sean Connery getting vulnerable.Written and Directed by Peter Hyams. Starring Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, and Kika Markham.Connect with us on Bluesky:@not-ni-theaters.bsky.socialAnd to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you can visit him at: willturntale.com