Sturges knocked this one out of the park. Everything you could want. Great story, characters, direction and cast. I can't believe that this film is not better known.
Unsung western masterpiece from John Sturges. I'd never heard about this one until recently and picked it up expecting nothing and ended up loving it. Kirk Douglas gives one of his best performances ever. The tension was palpable throughout. The setup reminded me of Delmer Daves' 3:10 to Yuma. It really should be seen by all western enthusiasts.
Altro grande western di Sturges,vero maestro del genere.Una vicenda classica,intrisa di vendetta ed onore in cui però si aggiunge anche una forte emotività data dall'amicizia di lunga data tra i protagonisti; si comincia a smitizzare il western attraverso le crisi dei suoi personaggi ed il concetto viene reso molto bene,con un'ottima seconda parte che ricorda molto Yuma....un vero classico.
Anthony Quinn's character is one of the most extraordinary ones in cinema history.
This film should be much better known, for its script, its acting, its direction... It's a masterpiece, undeservedly overlooked and underrated.
'' Two old friends, Matt Morgan and Craig Belden , now find themselves on opposite sides of the law. ''