

1953·Adventure·1h 43m
7.1
★














Shrimpers and oilmen clash when an ambitious wildcatter begins constructing an off-shore oilrig.
Directed by Anthony Mann
oil well

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Cast

James Stewart
Steve Martin

Joanne Dru
Stella Rigaud

Gilbert Roland
Teche Bossier

Dan Duryea
Johnny Gambi

Jay C. Flippen
Kermit MacDonald

Marcia Henderson
Francesca Rigaud

Robert Monet
Phillipe Bayard

Antonio Moreno
Dominique Rigaud

Harry Morgan
Rawlings

Fortunio Bonanova
Sheriff Antoine Chighizola

Frank Chase
Radio Technician (uncredited)

Ted Mapes
Oil Man (uncredited)
Crew

Anthony Mann
Director

John Michael Hayes
Screenplay

Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer

William H. Daniels
Director of Photography

John Michael Hayes
Story

Ted Mapes
Stunt Double

Bud Westmore
Makeup Designer
Popular Reviews
4 reviews
Stockton DavisPRO
7.0★ · 01/10/26

A good movie, nothing special, but nevertheless a good movie. The plot was good, the pace of the movie was good, and the acting was also really good. I also really enjoyed learning how they drilled in the war more. Only thing I wish is that the character of Joanne was better developed. In the beginning she was the one that was standing up and resisting the oil men but then all of the sudden she falls in love with Stewart and stands with the oil drillers. I wish there had a been a better character arch that would show how she changed. It character development just felt very rushed. But I would say overall I enjoyed this film.
A good movie, nothing special, but nevertheless a good movie. The plot was good, the pace of the movie was good, and the acting was also really good. I also really enjoyed learning how they drilled in the war more. Only thing I wish is that the character of Joanne was better developed. In the beginning she was the one that was standing up and resisting the oil men but then all of the sudden she falls in love with Stewart and stands with the oil drillers. I wish there had a been a better character arch that would show how she changed. It character development just felt very rushed. But I would say overall I enjoyed this film.
Greifff
4.4★ · 11/07/25

Patrick Michael
4.8★ · 05/22/23
