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Cowboys & Engines

Name: Cowboys & Engines
Director: Eli Cross
Genre: Western, Adventure, Action
Released: 2015-01-01
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Richard Hatch, Mark Whitten, Walter Koenig, Malcolm McDowell

2015Dir. Eli Cross26m

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About This Movie

Cowboys & Engines is a curious blend of steampunk aesthetics and classic western tropes. It’s got this gritty, dusty feel, but with these anachronistic gadgets that throw you for a loop. Richard Hatch delivers a solid performance as Cade, caught between his past and the wild present, while Libby Letlow brings a sharp edge to Guinivere—a character who’s as captivating as she is cunning. The pacing feels right for a short film, moving through action and quick dialogue without losing its steam. The practical effects, though modest, add a tactile quality that’s refreshing in a landscape filled with CGI. It’s not just another western; it plays around with themes of deception and survival in a way that feels both familiar and strange.

Features Richard Hatch from Battlestar: GalacticaUnique blend of steampunk and western genresPractical effects create a distinctive atmosphere