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Fort Dobbs ~ a Good Western...but Not Great

posted 12 years ago by guyinnanaimo
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IMDb's viewers rated the one at 6.6 and in my opinion, it's just about right at that rating.
It certainly holds up for a film made in 1958.
The acting is good, the scenery is very good; plot is good, and the casting is good.
Walker's acting is good, actually better than some of his roles, and Mayo's nice to watch.
Brian Keith steals this one, with the kid, Richard Eyer, a close 2nd and a nice surprise.
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[–] telegonus (727) 4 years ago

I agree. It's a first rate western but neither a classic nor, least of all, a masterpiece. First class production, it's surprisingly good given its studio and budget. The cast was a huge plus.