Last Hunt (1956)

80% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
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(402 ratings)

Set in the West of the late 19th century, Richard Brooks' film stars Robert Taylor as Charles Gilson, a brutal buffalo hunter who kills purely for sport and enjoyment. Stewart Granger portrays Sandy McKenzie, a former hunter on whom Gilson is seeking revenge. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 48 min.
Directed By: Richard Brooks
Written By: Richard Brooks, Milton Lott
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Apr 30, 1956 Wide
On DVD: May 18, 1994

Critic Reviews

Bosley Crowther, New York Times
It does seem to take Mr. Granger an awfully long time to get around to freezing out Mr. Taylor. That's the way sermons sometimes go.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
One of [Brooks'] better efforts.
, Time Out
Russell Harlan's admirably low-key cinematography complements writer/director Brooks' down-beat tone.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The script's in-depth look into the motivating forces behind the characters is complemented by striking performances. Well-paced direction helps to keep the movie from lapsing into even a moment of dullness.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Not for the squeamish, as the killing of the buffalo is real--done by sharpshooters hired by the government to thin out the herd.

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