1950·Western·1h 32m
7.2
★
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Directed by Anthony Mann
showdown
robbery
horseback riding
hostility
assault
search
rifle
stealing
contest
poker game
fourth of july
winchester rifle
prize
u.s. cavalry
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Cast
James Stewart
Lin McAdam
Shelley Winters
Lola Manners
Dan Duryea
Waco Johnnie Dean
Stephen McNally
Dutch Henry Brown
Millard Mitchell
High Spade
Charles Drake
Steve Miller
John McIntire
Joe Lamont
Will Geer
Wyatt Earp
Jay C. Flippen
Sergeant Wilkes
Rock Hudson
Young Bull
John Alexander
Jack Riker
Steve Brodie
Wesley
Crew
Anthony Mann
Director
Borden Chase
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Bud Westmore
Makeup Artist
Nathan Juran
Art Direction
Stuart N. Lake
Story
Jesse Hibbs
Assistant Director
Ted Mapes
Stunts
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Duke York
Stunts
Walter Scharf
Music
Leith Stevens
Music
Popular Reviews
92 reviews
Stockton DavisPRO
7.0★ · 05/01/26
Not a bad movie. Some good action and good pacing, and a great fighting scene at the end. I just didn’t find anything thematic or unique about this film. James Stewart was not used to his ability. I wish he had been used more instead of the gun just going from one person to another. I came in with high expectations and left disappointed. Not a bad movie there just wasn’t anything unique about it that made it stand out.
Not a bad movie. Some good action and good pacing, and a great fighting scene at the end. I just didn’t find anything thematic or unique about this film. James Stewart was not used to his ability. I wish he had been used more instead of the gun just going from one person to another. I came in with high expectations and left disappointed. Not a bad movie there just wasn’t anything unique about it that made it stand out.
Ry Paulsen
8.0★ · 02/15/26
It is getting to a point where I wonder if there will be a bad western because this is insane. Loved this through and through. Jimmy Stewart and Anthony Mann is one heck of a duo.
It is getting to a point where I wonder if there will be a bad western because this is insane. Loved this through and through. Jimmy Stewart and Anthony Mann is one heck of a duo.
David
8.0★ · 12/06/25
An all round great picture.
An all round great picture.
Dresden22PRO
9.0★ · 11/03/25
What a western!
Following the gun from owner to owner is so compelling and keeps you locked in.
One of the most interesting westerns I’ve seen.
Writing is great.
Stewart in this is surprisingly good. He’s always good but never saw him in a role like this.
Waco Johnny Dean is a great villain.
THATS A GOOD MOVIE.
Following the gun from owner to owner is so compelling and keeps you locked in.
One of the most interesting westerns I’ve seen.
Writing is great.
Stewart in this is surprisingly good. He’s always good but never saw him in a role like this.
Waco Johnny Dean is a great villain.
THATS A GOOD MOVIE.
What a western!
Following the gun from owner to owner is so compelling and keeps you locked in.
One of the most interesting westerns I’ve seen.
Writing is great.
Stewart in this is surprisingly good. He’s always good but never saw him in a role like this.
Waco Johnny Dean is a great villain.
THATS A GOOD MOVIE.
Following the gun from owner to owner is so compelling and keeps you locked in.
One of the most interesting westerns I’ve seen.
Writing is great.
Stewart in this is surprisingly good. He’s always good but never saw him in a role like this.
Waco Johnny Dean is a great villain.
THATS A GOOD MOVIE.
Bryce
7.0★ · 10/14/25
A jampacked western that features all of the things the old west is best known for winchesters, United States Vs Indians, Wyatt Earp and More.
Mann does a fantastic job shooting the action scenes in this and the ending is also very special with a gunfight between Lin and Dutch.
The opening is also amazing too watching Dutch and Lin shoot off for the Winchester Repeater was awesome
Mann does a fantastic job shooting the action scenes in this and the ending is also very special with a gunfight between Lin and Dutch.
The opening is also amazing too watching Dutch and Lin shoot off for the Winchester Repeater was awesome
A jampacked western that features all of the things the old west is best known for winchesters, United States Vs Indians, Wyatt Earp and More.
Mann does a fantastic job shooting the action scenes in this and the ending is also very special with a gunfight between Lin and Dutch.
The opening is also amazing too watching Dutch and Lin shoot off for the Winchester Repeater was awesome
Mann does a fantastic job shooting the action scenes in this and the ending is also very special with a gunfight between Lin and Dutch.
The opening is also amazing too watching Dutch and Lin shoot off for the Winchester Repeater was awesome