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Just watched THE NAKED SPUR (1953), a gripping #western involving a murderer and captors seeking to turn him in for a reward.
Superb acting, script and dazzling Rocky Mountains cinematography.
1 of 5 westerns made by James Stewart and director Anthony Mann.
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Just watched THE NAKED SPUR (1953), a gripping #western involving a murderer and captors seeking to turn him in for a reward.
Superb acting, script and dazzling Rocky Mountains cinematography.
1 of 5 westerns made by James Stewart and director Anthony Mann.
#FilmSky #MovieSky
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It explores betrayal, mistrust and a personal struggle between the desire for money and self-respect.
Scenes filmed at river rapids are especially effective, as is Robert Ryan as a bad guy.
Not sure I can rank the Stewart-Mann westerns. Difficult task indeed, but I’ve seen all 5 fairly recently.
Turns out I had NOT seen The Naked Spur, as I thought. Loved it.