Horizons West (1952)

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Set in the years following the Civil War, Horizons West stars Robert Ryan as Dan Hammond, one of three Texans who decide to return home after the cessation of hostilities. While his brother Neal (Rock Hudson) and his friend Tiny (James Arness) decide to become ranchers, Dan opts for a more… More Set in the years following the Civil War, Horizons West stars Robert Ryan as Dan Hammond, one of three Texans who decide to return home after the cessation of hostilities. While his brother Neal (Rock Hudson) and his friend Tiny (James Arness) decide to become ranchers, Dan opts for a more adventurous life out West. Through means both fair and foul (mostly foul), he builds up a veritable empire, defending his turf with legions of hired gunmen. Eventually, the honest Neal is forced to face down his brother Dan, whose megalomania has reached dictatorial dimensions. Julie Adams, still billed as "Julia," plays a self-reliant widow who sets her cap for Dan, who in an earlier scene had gunned down the woman's husband (Raymond Burr)--a characteristically ironic grace-note from director Budd Boetticher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.
Directed By: Budd Boetticher
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

In Theaters: Oct 11, 1952 Wide

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Script is too plaintive.
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Inventive Western, rich in story, style and color.

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jay n

Standard western is lifted above the norm by its cast. Above the title stars Robert Ryan and a very young Rock Hudson do well as brothers pitted against each other and the great Julie Adams, while pretty much wasted again, looks great and does what she can with the little handed to… More
Standard western is lifted above the norm by its cast. Above the title stars Robert Ryan and a very young Rock Hudson do well as brothers pitted against each other and the great Julie Adams, while pretty much wasted again, looks great and does what she can with the little handed to her. Where this really stands out is the supporting cast especially for classic TV lovers. Where else will you find Marshall Dillon, Perry Mason, McCloud and Aunt Bee as well as many other familiar faces all in one movie.

Cast

            Robert Ryan as Dan Hammond

            Julie Adams as Lorna Hardin

            Rock Hudson as Neal Hammond

            Judith Braun as Sally Eaton

            John McIntire as Ira Hammond

            Raymond Burr as Cord Hardin

            James Arness as Tiny McGilligan

            Dennis Weaver as Dandy Taylor

            Frances Bavier as Martha Hammond

            Tom Powers as Frank Tarleton

            John Hubbard as Sam Hunter

            Rodopho (Rudy) Acosta as Gen. Escobar

            Douglas Fowley as Tompkins

            Walter Reed as Layton

            Raymond Greenleaf as Eli Dodson

            Dan Poore as Henchman

            Frank Chase as Borden

            Mae Clarke as Mrs. Tarleton

            Robert Bice as Righteous Citizen

            Fred Coby as Irate Citizen

            John Harmon as Deputy Sheriff Johnson

            Peter Mamakos as Lt. Salazar

            Philo McCullough as Rancher

            Tyler McVey as Player

            Lillian Molieri as Teresa

            Tom Monroe as Jim Clawson

            Monte Montague as Doctor

            Alberto Morin as M. Auriel

            Forbes Murray as Another Player

            Eddie Parker as Northerner

            Dan White as Dennis

            Rodolfo Acosta
            
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