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One of Mann's Best Shot Sequences...

posted 17 years ago by brainofj72
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*Spoilers*

Was anyone else really impressed by the way Mann shot that sequence in which the two outlaws are cornered in the school? From the moment they started running to when the kid died - it really struck me. Especially the shot through the doorway, when the kid pulls the child from the other outlaw's arms and he turns and shoots, and Ford tackles him. The way the gunsmoke flares just before Ford jumps and the camera swiftly moves in - absolute brilliance. Mann sure had an impeccable sense for camera movement.

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[–] laura-magnus 14 years ago

You're right - there were definitly some great Mann touches visible. Btw does anybody know if there is an original Mann cut lurking and awaiting rediscovery one day? I've never heard anything about it but it would be great...

[–] pylgrym 13 years ago

All found footage of all the archives should be posted online for us to make our own scenes for YouTube!

[–] bear022013-909-645034 10 years ago

Thousand Oaks and Mescal,Arizona in 1960!
We are invaded by 30 million people who are killing what the White European built.
Forget Edna Ferber,Harry Truman,Thomas Jefferson and Santa Claus..it is over,
unless you take it back young man now!

[–] bear022013-909-645034 10 years ago

Thousand Oaks and Mescal,Arizona in 1960!Look at it now.

Forget Edna Ferber,Harry Truman,Thomas Jefferson and Santa Claus..it is over,
unless you take it back young man now!
Beautiful Film,love LQ Edgar and Glenn Ford.

[–] spookyrat1 10 years ago

...some great Mann touches visible.

Agreed, but pity he wasn't responsible for the whole film, as I understand he was "relieved" from the project at some stage and replaced.

[–] nutsberryfarm 7 years ago

the mann touch was pure class.

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