Bend Of The River
1952
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 |
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| Director | Anthony Mann |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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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.
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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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Good standard Western with pace and period feeling but not much plot sense.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
A must for Jimmy Stewart Fans.
exceptionally good film, being a fan
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Well made!
Very well made for it's days. Better than modern versions of today.
Recommend it to anyone that likes fighting ones. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
They don't make 'em like this anymore
This is the 1950s version of the West: it's a Disneyfied American Dream for 'decent folk' where gals are just looking for the right fella and salt ... more
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- Grimmy from Up North
- Posted 29 Jan 2008 23:19
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Well made!
Very well made for it's days. Better than modern versions of today.
Recommend it to anyone that likes fighting ones. -
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
A must for Jimmy Stewart Fans.
exceptionally good film, being a fan
of James Stewart, I was not disappointed.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
A must for Jimmy Stewart Fans.
exceptionally good film, being a fan
of James Stewart, I was not disappointed. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Well made!
Very well made for it's days. Better than modern versions of today.
Recommend it to anyone that likes fighting ones. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
They don't make 'em like this anymore
This is the 1950s version of the West: it's a Disneyfied American Dream for 'decent folk' where gals are just looking for the right fella and salt ... more
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- Grimmy from Up North
- Posted 29 Jan 2008 23:19
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Very enjoyable film
I really enjoyed this film no fancy special effects just a good entertaining film. James stewart at his best fighting for justice and all things good. Would ... more
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Critics' reviews (3)
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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.
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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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Good standard Western with pace and period feeling but not much plot sense.
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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 ...
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