Ex-farmer Robert Mitchum recently released from jail, rescues Rory Calhoun and Marilyn Monroe from dangerous , wild raft. But Calhoun gives back the favour by stealing his horse . Mitchum , his little boy son and Monroe are abandoned and pursued by the hostile Indians. Forcing them have to face a raging river, in order to survive and suffering a lot of risks and dangers.
This marvellous Western packs thrills, agreeable performances , a love story, family drama and gorgeous outdoors shot on location in Canadian landscapes . This one deals with a reckless , roaring and perilous adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush days . Spectacular scenes proceeded during desperate rapid rafting on a wild river journey , however with excessive transparency when the protagonists appear through foreground and close-up frames .
Furthermore, it contains some violent scenes such as an attempt of rape by Mitchum over Monroe, very strong by that time. Casting is frankly outstanding. Robert Mitchum, Western actor usual (Bandido , 5 card stud , The wrath of God, El Dorado) at his best , he's excellent with his usual facade of indifference and lazy acting , though here he provides depth role as an ex-convict with bitter past . Awesome Marilyn Monroe , at her golden peak, as a Saloon girl playing splendidly beautiful songs and musical numbers , reflecting her sexual iconography . Marilyn is sultry, exciting and flaming as never before. Classic melody , including sensitive musical leitmotif by Cryl J. Mockridge and Leigh Harlan . Colorful , evocative cinematography in brilliant Technicolor by Joseph LaShelle , though best advantage in big screen and Cinemascope. The motion picture was well directed by Otto Preminger , his only Western , but he was a Noir cinema expert (Fallen Angel , Laura , Angel face , Whirlpool). The film will appeal to Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe fans. Rating : 6.5/10. Better than average.
This marvellous Western packs thrills, agreeable performances , a love story, family drama and gorgeous outdoors shot on location in Canadian landscapes . This one deals with a reckless , roaring and perilous adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush days . Spectacular scenes proceeded during desperate rapid rafting on a wild river journey , however with excessive transparency when the protagonists appear through foreground and close-up frames .
Furthermore, it contains some violent scenes such as an attempt of rape by Mitchum over Monroe, very strong by that time. Casting is frankly outstanding. Robert Mitchum, Western actor usual (Bandido , 5 card stud , The wrath of God, El Dorado) at his best , he's excellent with his usual facade of indifference and lazy acting , though here he provides depth role as an ex-convict with bitter past . Awesome Marilyn Monroe , at her golden peak, as a Saloon girl playing splendidly beautiful songs and musical numbers , reflecting her sexual iconography . Marilyn is sultry, exciting and flaming as never before. Classic melody , including sensitive musical leitmotif by Cryl J. Mockridge and Leigh Harlan . Colorful , evocative cinematography in brilliant Technicolor by Joseph LaShelle , though best advantage in big screen and Cinemascope. The motion picture was well directed by Otto Preminger , his only Western , but he was a Noir cinema expert (Fallen Angel , Laura , Angel face , Whirlpool). The film will appeal to Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe fans. Rating : 6.5/10. Better than average.