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A marshal tries to bring the son of an old friend, an autocratic cattle baron, to justice for the rape and murder of his wife.
Marshal Matt Morgan's son is brutally murdered by the drunken son of a powerful rancher. When the corrupt town sheriff refuses to bring the killer to justice, Morgan takes matters into his own hands. He has only 24 hours to transport the killer to the nearest town with a working jail before the mother of the victim intervenes, seeking her own revenge.
Last Train from Gun Hill is widely regarded as one of the finest Westerns of its era, praised for its strong performances, taut direction, and mature themes. It successfully blends action with a compelling moral dilemma, earning acclaim from both critics and audiences.
Praised for its intense performances, particularly from Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn.
Lauded for its sophisticated screenplay and mature handling of themes like justice and vengeance.
Appreciated for John Sturges's masterful direction and the film's visually striking cinematography.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's compelling story, strong character development, and the effective portrayal of moral conflict. Many appreciate the classic Western elements combined with a gripping narrative that keeps viewers engaged.
The film's climactic shootout was shot on location in Lone Pine, California, a popular filming site for many Westerns.
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Serviceable and entertaining western features some solid performances by Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn and Carolyn Jones. It has a thin and simple plot and the finale isn't terribly satisfying but ultimately thought it was good enough. **3.5/...
_**Mixes “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” with “3:10 to Yuma”**_ In Arizona, a justice-minded marshal (Kirk Douglas) apprehends the criminal son (Earl Holliman) of a big time rancher (Anthony Quinn) and is determined to take him back to his...
You're leaving' on the next train. I own the sheriff! I own this town! I own every man in it! You're leaving' on the next train, Matt! Matt Morgan (Kirk Douglas) and Craig Belden (Anthony Quinn) are old friends who went on different car...
Watching this was a tour to the land of nostalgia and an enjoyable one at that. This movie is really one of the god old classical Westerns telling the story of two brave men confronting each other. No special effects, no aliens, no choleri...