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Perhaps Henry Fonda's greatest moral role ever along with Tom Joad from "The Grapes of Wrath." It is a lesson in not jumping to conclusions and haste about irreversible matters. The cast is first-rate, full of notable 1940s character actors. Quinn, Morgan, Andrews, Davenport are superb, as is the rest of the cast. The directing is taut and wastes no effort, and the visual imagery deepens the mood of hopelessness. This happens to be a Western. But, it is a story that could be told almost anytime and anywhere. It has deep moral meaning and will leave you emotionally moved.
A popular rancher is reported to have been killed. The reaction of the town folk is angry, and there is some indication that justice in the past has moved slowly. Mr. Davies is the one town member who seems concerned that anyone they find will get a fair trail. The characters in this movie are well defined. When they do find who they believe are responsible, even though they are interrogated, the feeling is that they are guilty. Coincidence does not work in their favor. The question is asked about being brought in and getting a fair trail, but that is not the mood of the group. But that question hangs pregnant in the air because it makes the most sense and rather commit an act against three men that might not be correct, a fair trail would prove whether or not these men are really guilty. The reason I bought the DVD, even though I have watched this movie many times, is I believe this movie will always meaning, and it always moves me when I watch it.Read full review
According to IMDb, Dana Andrews has 103 acting credits to his name. This is one of his best...by far.
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This is an old but grand movie featuring numerous old stars. Well made and keeps your interest until the very end.
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Very good movie, very good western. HENRY FONDA is a western favorite of mine.
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