I suspect that the writers and the director (Joseph Mankiewicz) would be better suited for comedic endeavors than serious, dramatic westerns. This is one picture that is far too light-hearted to be taken seriously. Even the violence, and there is lots of it, seems slapstick and...( read more)
Arthur O'Connell, Bert Freed, Burgess Meredith
Kirk Douglas stars in this classic Western about amiable convict Paris Pitman, who's hidden a half million in stolen loot. Now, he just needs to persuade his prison cronies to escape and help him reco...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 19, 2006
Stats: 24 reviews
Flixster Reviews (24)
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January 11, 2009
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June 25, 2008
A great western starring Kirk Douglas who decides he needs help to break out of jail.
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April 10, 2008
I pooped, and the turd looked like Rosie O'Donnel playing tennis with Burt Lancaster.
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