Angie Dickinson, Bruce Cabot, Clifton James

In a small Texas town rife with corruption and infidelity, an escaped convict returns to get revenge on the sheriff who locked him up.

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 15 min.

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Release Date: February 17, 1966

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DVD Release Date: February 24, 2004

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  • April 11, 2007
    goes nowhere, slowly
  • April 4, 2007
    This sprawling thriller cum soap opera doen't quite live up to it's almost overpopulated star cast, but Brando and Redford are always supremely watchable, and the strong script weaves the many plotlines together into a satisfying climax.
  • August 31, 2007
    Before I saw this movie, I heard that it was a disappointment in spite of its powerhouse cast and director. I can't agree. The story's full of adultery, racism, and drunkeness (a.k.a. the American way of life). Although it isn't his greatest performance, which is by no means a cr...( read more)iticism, Brando's sheriff is certainly a memorable character. The result of his beating is very realistic. I was surprised at how the movie handled mob attacks on innocent black people at that time. Somehow, every storyline came together into one big chaotic climax that was a bit too messy for me. It's all enjoyable, though.
  • July 5, 2009
    I will NOT see a Movie that has this Commie, Traitor, BITCH in it.
    They don't have a LOW enough rating for her.
    She can rot in the Hanoi Hilton, for what she did to Our troops during Vietnam.

    BURN BITCH, BURN
  • March 31, 2009
    The overwrought nature of this film's script is damaging to the final effect, but it is still a satisfying experience overall. Arthur Penn's direction nicely juggles all the central character relationships, providing a suitable amount of emphasis on all of them. Marlon Brando's e...( read more)xplosive, hypnotizing acting is at the forefront of a whole cast performing well. The acting alone makes this one worth a look.
  • January 12, 2009
    The greatest cast you'll ever see, in a film you've never heard of. Haven't seen it for ages, but I remember thinking it was very underrated.
  • March 24, 2008
    Life in a sordid, sleepy town in Texas. Brando is great; the movie not so much.
  • August 23, 2007
    I liked it, but director, Arthur Penn, was very upset about the way it was edited (he had no control over post-production) and the DVD might have missing scenes my old VHS doesn't.
  • August 22, 2007
    Brando is superb in this film, Arthur Penn creates a taught, dramactic atmosphere
  • June 24, 2007
    A ridiculously good cast, but it wasn't that appealing a story. However, Brando was great... but there's no need to say that, he's ALWAYS great.

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