ASA Comes A Horseman (1978) Director: Alan J. Pakula, Cast: Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth,

Comes A Horseman (1978) Synopsis / Plot Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage...they eventually find love. Awards 1978: Nominated for Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (Richard Farnsworth) 1978: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Supp. Actor (Richard Farnsworth) 1978: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actress (Fonda). 2 Nominations