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Man of the West

Synopsis:

Anthony Mann's final foray into the western genre is a disturbing examination of man's baser instincts, rising in intensity to the level of Shakespearean tragedy. The film begins as seemingly naive Link (Gary Cooper) leaves his family to take a train to Fort Worth. Also on the train is saloon singer Billie Ellis (Julie London), who is compelled by con man Sam Beasley (Arthur O'Connell) to cheat Link out of his money. But the con comes to naught when the nefarious Dock Tobin (Lee J. Cobb) and his gang rob the train.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Anthony Mann
  • Studio: United Artists
  • Year: 1958
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Western
  • Filmed in: Color