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Glorious western morality story with a loose, authentic feel and look. Cagney plays a rough horse rancher intent on hanging anyone who steals his horses, regardless of the law. When a new recruit comes from the East (Dubbins), Cagney's girlfriend (Papas) re-evaluates the morals at issue and finds she can't live with Cagney. But, he too has changed his attitude -- after forcing a neighbor's son (Morrow) and his compatriots to march for miles with no shoes.
Real human emotions and relationships are at the fore, and there are no pat solutions being offered here. Fantastic photography and involved directing. Van Cleef, for once, is seen without a gun in his hand, and no ulterior motives -- he's just a wrangler with a dry wit! A very refreshing western film with a good script.... one of the best of the decade.
Glorious western morality story with a loose, authentic feel and look. Cagney plays a rough horse rancher intent on hanging anyone who steals his horses, regardless of the law. When a new recruit comes from the East (Dubbins), Cagney's girlfriend (Papas) re-evaluates the morals at issue and finds she can't live with Cagney. But, he too has changed his attitude -- after forcing a neighbor's son (Morrow) and his compatriots to march for miles with no shoes.
Real human emotions and relationships are at the fore, and there are no pat solutions being offered here. Fantastic photography and involved directing. Van Cleef, for once, is seen without a gun in his hand, and no ulterior motives -- he's just a wrangler with a dry wit! A very refreshing western film with a good script.... one of the best of the decade.