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3.10 to Yuma (1957)
Director: Delmer Daves
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From Time Out Film Guide
A classic Western scenario, adapted from a short story by Elmore Leonard. For $200, the sum he desperately needs to save his land from drought, a small-time farmer (Heflin) agrees to escort a notorious outlaw (Ford) to the state penitentiary in Yuma; holed up in a hotel to await the train, with the outlaw's gang gathering in force outside, the escort finds himself in effect the prisoner; nevertheless, although the financial inducement evaporates (he's offered more to let matters slide by both the outlaw and the town's alarmed mayor), he insists on fulfilling his contract. It's of necessity a talkative film, with Ford working on Heflin's nerves in a stream of Machiavellian banter, but one held in perfect balance by Daves, who keeps the tension strung taut (especially in the gauntlet-running final walk to the station) while at the same time elaborating a subtle psychological conflict. The nerve centre is exposed in an early scene where Heflin, the dour family man careworn by responsibilities, watches as his wife and sons come under the spell of Ford's carefree charm: the conflict, ultimately, stems from each man's envy of what the other has.Author: TM
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- magoo2209 said...
- Posted on Feb 03 2008 18:25 I think Brian Farrell is being a bit harsh, the movie is a 2000's version of an old movie, I have seen them both and enjoyed both of them, I thought Russell Crow did a reasonable job. This movie will never win an Oscar, but then again, over the years some real crap has managed to win an Oscar. I enjoyed it, if you haven't seen it take a look and make up your own mind whether you like it, Don't be guided by other peoples opinions.
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- Brian P Farrell said...
- Posted on Nov 15 2007 19:23 I would respectfully suggest to Ramesh Kumar and mjack that they take the trouble to watch the original 3.10 To Yuma: the 2007 re-make is a pile of crap, bears no resemblance to the original, and merely proves (if proof were needed) that Russell Crowe has all the acting ability of a cardboard box. They really should have called it Gladiator Goes West!
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- Ramesh Kumar said...
- Posted on Nov 10 2007 11:37 A fantastic movie. Crowe and Foster hold forth excellently. Who says Crowe can't embellish a western cowboy bandit role? The climax where Crowe shoots down his own henchmen and climbs up the railroad train to be a prisoner awating an inevitable death sentence is heart-warming.
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- mjack said...
- Posted on Sep 08 2007 02:01 Finally! A western that one can enjoy. Russell Crowe, Ben Foster, and Christian Bale all put in A++++ performances. Ben really shined in his part as Russell's sidekick. Definitely this is a must see if you are a fan of the genre.
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Cast & crew
Director: Delmer Daves
Producer: David Heilweil
Cast: Glenn Ford, Van Heflin, Felicia Farr, Leora Dana, Henry Jones, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Emhardt full cast
Genre(s): Westerns
Duration: 92 mins
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