This is perhaps John Ford's greatest film, and is definitely one of the greatest Westerns ever made. The sparse, pointed dialogue is the best in any Western, and the characters themselves are exceptionally interesting. To top it all off are the many-layered plot and the typically awesome photography of a John Ford film. John Wayne was never better, and the supporting cast even at it's worst is solid. Claire Trevor as Dallas is especially wonderful, carrying the dual role of love interest and outcast brilliantly. A must-see for all Western fans, and for all film fans.