Best 30 Western Movies Editor's Choice from 1998

A young thief seeking revenge for his brother's death is trained by the once-great, aging Zorro, who is pursuing his own vengeance. Learn about The Mask of Zorro / IMDB / YouTube

The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse. Details on The Horse Whisperer / IMDB / YouTube

Two bumbling explorers hope to beat Lewis & Clarke to the Pacific Ocean as they race across America's western frontier in the early 1800's. Info on Almost Heroes / IMDB / YouTube

The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence. More about The Newton Boys / IMDB / YouTube

10 old exiled army men decide to free a village from an evil bandit Learn about China Gate / IMDB / YouTube

Cowboy has killed the son of a rancher who is now on his heels. He meets a Confederate soldier searching for a treasure. But others have picked up the scent of the gold as well, and soon the duo is pursued by Union and Mexican soldiers. Details on Dollar for the Dead / IMDB / YouTube

In this romantic comedy set in the rugged wilderness of Northern British Columbia in 1940, three very spirited, very different young adults struggle to carve out their independence and the world's largest cattle ranch. More about Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy / IMDB / YouTube

Two hobos strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic nine-year-old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O'Henry. Find out about The Ransom of Red Chief / IMDB / YouTube

A small chapel's choir loft survives incomplete with no staircase, until one day a mysterious drifter, with a background in carpentry, arrives in town. See more about The Staircase / IMDB / YouTube

His son's critical injury forces a Montana man (Dennis Quaid) to reconsider priorities as he struggles to retain family land. Get info on Everything That Rises / IMDB / YouTube

Two escapees from a brutal Louisiana penal colony join Sam Houston's forces in the effort to gain vengeance for the massacre at the Alamo. Get info on Two for Texas / IMDB / YouTube

The story centers on the life of a bordello in a midwestern prairie town in the 1870s. The whorehouse is run by pragmatic madam Annie Ryan and the film follows the life of several of her girls. Learn about Painted Angels / IMDB / YouTube

In the dusty town of Chaparosa, Texas, one one knows how to tame the land better than Long Bill Longley and his best friend Tom Merwin. But, can our two heroes tame the resident bad guy, Calliope Catesby, before he destroys the town? Meanwhile, In Oakdale, Wanda Gilmore has also become quite a hero. That is, until a sneaky TV reporter tries to paint her as the town ty. Look into Wishbone's Dog Days of the West / IMDB / YouTube