Pretty dark for its time

This little-known Gary Cooper western is one of his best. It was a box office failure, probably because 1958 wasn’t ready for such a dark movie. A far cry from the classic cowboys and Indians romps of the time, this psychological western is unique through and through. It is hardly action-packed, but it is violent and tense. Gary Cooper is great in an unusual role as a mysterious traveler with a dark past. An intelligent and cutting-edge western for its time, it is finally starting to get the acclaim it deserves. 3 action rating

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