Sand
Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train accident. While the stallion roams wild and free, Keane enlists the aid of rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) in searching for the animal. Once the horse is located, it is clear that it has developed a mean streak, the result of various cruelties inflicted upon it by humans. Jeff and Joan combine their efforts to regain the horse's friendship. Veteran Native American actors Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels make significant supporting appearances. Sand was attractively filmed in Technicolor on location in Colorado.
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Plot Summary
In the harsh landscape of the American West, a drifter named Flint arrives in a town controlled by a ruthless cattle baron. He finds himself drawn into a conflict involving the baron's schemes and the plight of the local settlers.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Sand' received a mixed reception upon its release, with some critics appreciating its straightforward Western narrative and the performance of its lead actors, while others found it to be a somewhat generic entry in the genre. Audience reception was generally in line with critical views, with its B-movie status limiting widespread acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its classic Western tropes and straightforward storytelling.
- Noted for competent performances from its lead actors.
- Considered a somewhat unremarkable entry in the crowded Western genre of the era.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Iverson Movie Ranch in Chatsworth, California, a popular spot for Western productions during the 1940s and 50s.
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