- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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4 out of 5
Originally known in the UK as Where the River Bends, this is a magnificent western, one of a superb postwar series of films starring James Stewart and directed by Anthony Mann. The series, beginning with Winchester '73, gave new credibility to Stewart's screen image, replacing that gawky lovability with an unforgettable character with a spine of steel. Here, Stewart plays a wagon train scout trying to hide his past, pitted against former partner Arthur Kennedy in a story that takes on the dimensions of Greek tragedy. Watch, too, for an early star-making performance from a young Rock Hudson, who forms a bond with reformed outlaw Stewart. This is a satisfying work, with action sequences and performances that repay several viewings.
Plot Summary
Western starring James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy and Rock Hudson. Glyn McLyntock saves horse thief Cole Garett from a lynching. A grateful Garett then agrees to join McLyntock, who has been hired to guide a wagon train of farmers on the perilous journey to Oregon.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Glyn McLyntock
- James Stewart
- Cole Garett
- Arthur Kennedy
- Trey Wilson
- Rock Hudson
- Laura Baile
- Julie Adams
- Marjie
- Lori Nelson
- Jeremy Baile
- Jay C Flippen
- Adam
- Stepin Fetchit
- Shorty
- Harry Morgan
- Cap'n Mello
- Chubby Johnson
- Tom Hendricks
- Howard Petrie
- Mrs Prentiss
- Frances Bavier
- Red
- Jack Lambert
- Long Tom
- Royal Dano
- Wasco
- Frank Chase
- Willie
- Cliff Lyons
Crew
- Director
- Anthony Mann
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