Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: July 7, 1952 (Sweden) / July 24, 1952 (USA)
DVD Release Date: July 1, 1998
Plot 411: A man stands alone determined to ward off the trouble that is approaching a small town.
Review: After serving as marshall of the town and ridding it of all bad influences, Will Kane (Gary Cooper) gives up his badge in exchange for a wife (Grace Kelly). On the day of their wedding, he learns that Frank Miller (Ian MacDonald), whom he put behind bars, was paroled and is headed back into town. His conscience won't allow him to leave without warding off the impending disaster. Kane tries to round up a posse to fight against Miller and his gang, but the townspeople refuse to help him. He is left to face the threat alone. There are so many things that are great about this movie, and almost 60 years later it is still an epic film. I like how a lot of the scenes were shot because it created the desperate feeling of isolation. The recurring shots of the railroad tracks (upon which Miller is to arrive) and the ticking of the clock heightened the viewer's tension. There's also one great crane shot that begins on Coopers anxious face and draws back to encompass a deserted street. Another effective tool in this movie is the score, which added to the suspense and increases the pace the closer we get to noon. I liked how this movie pushed the boundaries and progressively portrayed a Mexican businesswoman (Katy Jurado). Also in this film are Lloyd Bridges and Lon Chaney.
Movie Release Date: July 7, 1952 (Sweden) / July 24, 1952 (USA)
DVD Release Date: July 1, 1998
Plot 411: A man stands alone determined to ward off the trouble that is approaching a small town.
Review: After serving as marshall of the town and ridding it of all bad influences, Will Kane (Gary Cooper) gives up his badge in exchange for a wife (Grace Kelly). On the day of their wedding, he learns that Frank Miller (Ian MacDonald), whom he put behind bars, was paroled and is headed back into town. His conscience won't allow him to leave without warding off the impending disaster. Kane tries to round up a posse to fight against Miller and his gang, but the townspeople refuse to help him. He is left to face the threat alone. There are so many things that are great about this movie, and almost 60 years later it is still an epic film. I like how a lot of the scenes were shot because it created the desperate feeling of isolation. The recurring shots of the railroad tracks (upon which Miller is to arrive) and the ticking of the clock heightened the viewer's tension. There's also one great crane shot that begins on Coopers anxious face and draws back to encompass a deserted street. Another effective tool in this movie is the score, which added to the suspense and increases the pace the closer we get to noon. I liked how this movie pushed the boundaries and progressively portrayed a Mexican businesswoman (Katy Jurado). Also in this film are Lloyd Bridges and Lon Chaney.
Watch It: For a master class in Westerns, depsite it actually deviating from the regular cof good guy, bad guy, horse chases and action.
Skip It: If you're looking for lots of gunfights and drunken brawls.
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