When the anxiously awaited posse returns with neither prisoners nor the stolen money, we learn through flashbacks from three different characters, what took place. Having been cheated by Sampson Drune, a father and his two sons have robbed him and fled. A posse led by Drune took off after them and although unwanted, the town's drunken Sheriff joined them. The Sheriff's influence on Jed, the adopted son of Drune, is the key to Jed later revealing who killed Drune, the robbers, and what happened to the money.
In this western featuring multi-layered characters with real and relatable human foibles, aspirations, and the kind of details that make them feel three dimensional, Broderick Crawford delivers a stellar performance as an alcoholic lawman who is so frequently intoxicated that he can barely stand on his feet, let alone dispense justice. But he still joins the posse? Why is he's so determined to ride along?
For its 73 minutes, not a single minute is wasted in telling a good story that is packed with human drama and challenges. There's some fine performances from other cast members such as John Derek and Charles Bickford. The location adds to the drama and tension to make gripping film.
In this western featuring multi-layered characters with real and relatable human foibles, aspirations, and the kind of details that make them feel three dimensional, Broderick Crawford delivers a stellar performance as an alcoholic lawman who is so frequently intoxicated that he can barely stand on his feet, let alone dispense justice. But he still joins the posse? Why is he's so determined to ride along?
For its 73 minutes, not a single minute is wasted in telling a good story that is packed with human drama and challenges. There's some fine performances from other cast members such as John Derek and Charles Bickford. The location adds to the drama and tension to make gripping film.