Destry
1954 · Movie · NR · 95 min · ★ 6.2 · 65% critics
In a crooked frontier town, a newly appointed sheriff brings in an unexpected deputy to help restore order. At first he seems too mild and unarmed for the job, but his calm approach, humor, and determination slowly challenge the people running the town.
Based on Destry Rides Again
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Details
- Years
- 1954
- Release date
- 1954-12-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (36 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like classic westerns with a lighter touch, a lawman who relies on patience before force, and the vibe of Destry Rides Again or Union Pacific; Not for you if you want a darker, more rugged frontier story.
Pros: colorful supporting cast; entertaining mix of humor; solid old-school western | Cons: unoriginal remake; lead performance divisive; mostly indoor setting
Themes
- frontier town
Cast & crew
Audie Murphy
as Tom Destry
Mari Blanchard
as Brandy
Lyle Bettger
as Phil Decker
Thomas Mitchell
as Reginald T. 'Rags' Barnaby
Edgar Buchanan
as The Honorable Hiram J. Sellers, Mayor
Lori Nelson
as Martha Phillips
Wallace Ford
as Doc Curtis
Mary Wickes
as Bessie Mae Curtis
Alan Hale Jr.
as Jack Larson
George D. Wallace
as Curly
Directed by George Marshall