An underrated Western starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford is airing on BBC One tonight. The 2011 film 'Cowboys & Aliens' brings together the stars of James Bond and Indiana Jones in a unique blend of Western and science fiction, directed by Jon Favreau, who later helmed 'Iron Man'.
Plot and Cast
Set in the 1870s New Mexico Territory, the film follows an outlaw (Craig) who wakes up with no memory and a mysterious bracelet attached to his forearm. He teams up with a wealthy cattleman (Ford) to save townspeople abducted by aliens. The cast includes Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Walton Goggins, and Wyatt Russell.
Broadcast Details
'Cowboys & Aliens' airs on BBC One tonight at 11:25pm and will be available on BBC iPlayer for a limited time afterward. The film received mixed reviews but has gained a cult following for its inventive premise and star power.
