Man of the West
1958 · Movie · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · 89% critics
After a train robbery leaves three travelers stranded, they seek shelter at a remote homestead tied to one man’s troubled past. Surrounded by the outlaws who once raised him, he’s forced to play along with their plans while trying to protect his companions and hold onto the life he’s built since leaving violence behind.
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Details
- Years
- 1958
- Release date
- 1958-10-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (237 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a darker, more psychological Western about a man pulled back toward an old life, with a harsh edge and lingering tension; Not for you if you prefer lighter, faster Westerns like Bend of the River or Winchester '73.
Pros: dark, uneasy mood; tense confrontations; striking outdoor scenery | Cons: uneven pacing; some stiff dialogue; casting feels off
Themes
- train robbery
- grave digging
- former outlaw
- old gang
- gang of outlaws
- reformed criminal
Cast & crew
Gary Cooper
as Link Jones
Julie London
as Billie Ellis
Lee J. Cobb
as Dock Tobin
Arthur O'Connell
as Sam Beasley
Jack Lord
as Coaley
John Dehner
as Claude Tobin
Royal Dano
as Trout
Robert J. Wilke
as Ponch
- JD
Joe Dominguez
as Mexican Man (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
as Willie (uncredited)
Directed by Anthony Mann