
The best for last
Randolph Scott rides into the sunset in a moving story of a man who searches for his wife who was captured by indians 10 years earlier. He saves another man's wife with no thought of repayment. He shows that he is a man of character and honor. He never quits or gives up. A must see film and should be considered a western classic.
New favorite western star
After seeing this movie, it's not hard to understand why Scott is the quintessential cowboy. Everything is right in this movie. And even at sixty-two years of age, he looks great! This is one of those westerns you should consider when forming a video collection.
What Hollywood has Lost
There was a time when Randolph Scott sat as tall in the saddle as John Wayne. It is most unfortunate that most of his work is not on DVD and some of his best (The Tall T) aren't even currently on VHS! Scott's westerns of the 50's decade revealed a versatile and talented actor, which is remarkable for a star who was instantly recognizable and reliable to play a hero of certain standards. One thing that is that is also remarkable about these films (and The Tall T immediately comes to mind) is they certainly didn't need a big budget. Instead, a good, suspenseful script, excellent cast, and dare I say, a redeeming morality made for an excellent and classic film.
After watching all kinds of Westerns: Spaghetti, modern revisionist, Hollywood 40's, 50's, 60's, & 70's, I sat down to watch a few Randolph Scott movies and was literally on the edge of my seat. And this was right after sitting through the over-the-top effects wizardry of Van Helsing! Mr. Scott's extraordinary but...
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