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1952 Certificate PG
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The second of the terrific Stewart/Mann westerns is characteristic of their pairings: adult themes played out against prairie vistas in which betrayal and violence can erupt at any time. Formerly a vicious Missouri raider, Stewart now leads a wagon train through Indian raids and hijackings to the new boom town of Portland where .. Read more

Starring James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson
Director Anthony Mann
Genres Action/Adventure

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Bend Of The River cover art

Bend Of The River

The second of the terrific Stewart/Mann westerns is characteristic of their pairings: adult themes played out against prairie vistas in which betrayal and violence can erupt at any time. Formerly a vicious Missouri raider, Stewart now leads a wagon train through Indian raids and hijackings to the new boom town of Portland where he becomes embroiled in the conflict between wealthy miners and farmers.

Starring James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson, Lori Nelson, Jay C. Flippen, Stepin Fetchit
Director Anthony Mann
Studio 4 FRONT VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 29 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Action/Adventure
Language DVD: English
Hearing-impaired English
Released DVD: 14 Mar 2005
Production year: 1952
Format DVD

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    Originally known in the UK as Where the River Bends, this is a magnificent western, one of a superb postwar series of films starring James Stewart and directed by Anthony Mann. The series, beginning with Winchester '73, gave new credibility to Stewart's screen image, replacing that gawky loveability with an unforgettable character with a spine of steel. Here, Stewart plays a wagon train scout trying to hide his past, pitted against former partner Arthur Kennedy in a story that takes on the dimensions of Greek tragedy. Watch, too, for an early star-making performance from a young Rock Hudson, who forms a bond with reformed outlaw Stewart. This is a satisfying work, with action sequences and performances that repay several viewings.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Mann's finest Western casts Stewart as a wagon train leader, guiding a group of settlers through Indian country to the... read more on Time Out

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    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    A must for Jimmy Stewart Fans.

    exceptionally good film, being a fan

    of James Stewart, I was not disappointed.

      • A customer from Coleford, England
      • Posted 12 Jan 2005 21:52

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Well made!

    Very well made for it's days. Better than modern versions of today.

    Recommend it to anyone that likes fighting ones.

      • Bungy from Devon
      • Posted 25 Nov 2004 18:51

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      The second of the terrific Stewart/Mann westerns is characteristic of their pairings: adult themes played out against prairie vistas in which betrayal and violence can erupt at any time. Formerly a vicious Missouri raider, Stewart now leads a wagon train through Indian raids and hijackings to the ...