Maybe not physically at his peak; but his acting abilities are well honed in this western gem. James Cagney plays Jeremy Rodock, who has his own brand of justice. After being shot and falling victim to cattle rustlers, Steve Miller (Don Dubbins) , arrives to offer aid and helps nurse Rodock back to health and is offered a job on the old man's ranch 200 miles away from the nearest law. Believing in vigilante justice, Rodock begins passing out unforgiving brutal "payback" to any and everyone he thinks betrayed him or even broken any law.
Rough, unjust and violent behavior starts consuming a once well respected man. Cagney is outstanding.
Robert Wise directs this well acted sagebrush drama. A star-studded cast features: Stephen McNally, Irene Papas, James Griffith, Onslow Stevens, Lee Van Cleef, Vic Morrow and Royal Dano.
Robert Wise directs this well acted sagebrush drama. A star-studded cast features: Stephen McNally, Irene Papas, James Griffith, Onslow Stevens, Lee Van Cleef, Vic Morrow and Royal Dano.