@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Notorious shootist and womanizer Quirt Evans' horse collapses as he passes a Quaker family's home. Quirt has been wounded, and the kindly family takes him in to nurse him back to health against the advice of others. The handsome Evans quickly attracts the affections of their beautiful daughter, Penelope. He develops an affection for the family and their faith, but his troubled past follows him.
Quick Stats
6.4
TMDB Rating
129
Votes
1h 40m
Runtime
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Key Crew
DirectorJames Edward Grant
WriterJames Edward Grant
CinematographyArchie Stout
ComposerRichard Hageman
EditorHarry Keller
Production DesignErnst Fegté
Produced by
John Wayne ProductionsRepublic Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
John Wayne
Quirt Evans
Gail Russell
Penelope 'Penny' Worth
Harry Carey
Marshal Wistful McClintock
Bruce Cabot
Laredo Stevens
Irene Rich
Mrs. Worth
Lee Dixon
Randy McCall
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Stephen Grant
Johnny Worth
Tom Powers
Dr. Mangram
Paul Hurst
Frederick Carson
Olin Howland
Bradley
John Halloran
Thomas Worth
Joan Barton
Lila Neal
C
Craig Woods
Ward Withers
Marshall Reed
Nelson
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Rosemary Bertrand
Christine Taylor (uncredited)
