This is the first Western of the Boeticcher - Scott combination I have watched. The movie is a typical Western with an element of journey across the Wild west. It can be called a mixture of 'Stagecoach' and 'The Searchers' in terms of the journey and the search for somebody. It is a rather short movie with the typical western circumstances to boost it's pace.
Randolph Scott was in his 50's when he did this movie. The tiredness and lack of the western lead man charm is visible. John Wayne, who is also the producer of this movie was going to play his part. But he didn't because he was busy. I wish he had. Lee Marvin on the other hand is the face-saver. He pawns Scott right, left and center. Excellent portrayal of a grey shade character by him. He is slowly turning out to be one of my favorite 'Western Heroes' although mostly he plays the supporting actor. A pretty average western but worth a watch for Marvin.
Rating : 7/10
Randolph Scott was in his 50's when he did this movie. The tiredness and lack of the western lead man charm is visible. John Wayne, who is also the producer of this movie was going to play his part. But he didn't because he was busy. I wish he had. Lee Marvin on the other hand is the face-saver. He pawns Scott right, left and center. Excellent portrayal of a grey shade character by him. He is slowly turning out to be one of my favorite 'Western Heroes' although mostly he plays the supporting actor. A pretty average western but worth a watch for Marvin.
Rating : 7/10