Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Still following the star

Bend of the River (1952) includes the traditional western features such as indians, gunslingers, card hustlers, settlers, town drunks, heroes and villains. But enough poetic depth and wisdom to keep it all together. And it's a beautiful good-looking film, courtesy of Anthony Mann. Starring James Stewart, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson and Arthur Kennedy.

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