- Film Review
- Reviewed By Adrian Turner
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3 out of 5
This decent western, directed by the reliable Delmer Daves, stars Alan Ladd and Ernest Borgnine as ex-convicts who emerge from prison in Yuma with a plan to rob a gold mine. Since this involves blowing up a mountain and escaping with half a ton of rock, it takes some organising. The picture is actually less a western than a suspense thriller, a remake of John Huston's classic 1950 crime drama The Asphalt Jungle on horseback. There are plenty of surprises, a thrilling chase through a carnival and some excellent performances, notably from Nehemiah Persoff - best known for his mobster role in Some Like It Hot - as the gunpowder expert.
Plot Summary
Western starring Alan Ladd and Ernest Borgnine. Cheated out of his stake in a gold mine by its unscrupulous owner, Peter Van Hock joins forces with fellow victim John McBain and together they devise a plan to claim back their rightful share.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Peter Van Hock
- Alan Ladd
- John McBain
- Ernest Borgnine
- Anita
- Katy Jurado
- Ada Winton
- Claire Kelly
- Cyril Lounsberry
- Kent Smith
- Vincente
- Nehemiah Persoff
- Sample
- Robert Emhardt
- Comanche
- Anthony Caruso
- Leslie
- Adam Williams
- Warden
- Ford Rainey
Crew
- Director
- Delmer Daves
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