Directed by
John Sturges
USA 19
A solid no-nonsense director,
virtually the post-World War II master of the adventure movie (The Great
Escape, 1963) and the big budget Western (Gunfight at the OK Corral,
1957), John Sturges excelled in staging exquisitely timed action sequences
framed in visually exciting compositions. Actor Robert Ryan made a perceptive
observation in 1955 when co-starring in Sturges' splendid
Bad Day at Black Rock that the picture demonstrated "...the first good
use of CinemaScope," a particularly perceptive comment considering that the
process was still in its infancy. |
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Theatrical Release: June 6th, 1958
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DVD Review: Warner - Region 1 - NTSC
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Also available in Warner's Home Video Western Classics Collection with Escape from Fort Bravo / Many Rivers to Cross / Cimarron 1960 / The Law and Jake Wade / Saddle the Wind and The Stalking Moon. |
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Distribution | Warner Home Video - Region 1 - NTSC | |
Runtime | 1:26:39 | |
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2.35:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.25 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
Subtitles | English, French, None | |
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Release Information:
Edition Details: • Trailer
(2:07) |
Comments: |
Very unremarkable, somewhat hazy, single-layered transfer from Warner on this super widescreen western gem. Colors seem strong but detail almost looks like it has gone through DNR (although I highly doubt that process was bothered with here) with a with an overall softness / smoothness unbecoming any original film grain. It is anamorphic, progressive and supports the film for a decent viewing but I'll wager this looked a lot better in the theater 50 years ago. Still ,quite watchable for a thoroughly enjoyable western on pragmatic DVD.
Only a 2.0 channel option for the audio but it does the job without major flaws and the dialogue is supported by English or French subtitles. No extras save a trailer. Fans of the western genre should indulge at this reasonable price although the entire package seems the best way to go. We will review others titles in the boxset as we can. NOTE: We've covered Escape from Fort Bravo , Cimarron 1960, The Law and Jake Wade and The Stalking Moon so far. |
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Also available in Warner's Home Video Western Classics Collection with Escape from Fort Bravo / Many Rivers to Cross / Cimarron 1960 / The Law and Jake Wade / Saddle the Wind and The Stalking Moon. |
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Distribution | Warner Home Video - Region 1 - NTSC |