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Along the Great Divide

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Along the Great Divide

Released May 16, 1951

1h 28m

Western

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A U.S. marshal (Kirk Douglas) leads a lynch-mob survivor, his daughter (Virginia Mayo) and others across the desert to justice.

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

Goatdog's Movies

Flawed by structural problems in the script but buoyed by its A-list leading cast

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 10, 2011

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Lively Western with a film noir whodunit plot and support for democracy and rule of law.

Jun 26, 2011

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Dennis Schwartz

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Kirk Douglas stars in his first western.

Rated: B

May 13, 2010

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Really good one here Walter Brennan at his best thank you Holly enjoy this week James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas September 22, 2023

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/22/23

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deke p

1951 ! VIRGINIA MAYO Hot! WALTER BRENNAN as a TUFF BAD GUY, as we've rarely ever seenim before! John AGAR as the lawman. KIRK (the Dimple) DOUGLAS in his first western. Interesting suspense as the Sheriff tries single handedly to return some bad guys across the desert to their just deserts. Spoiler alerts:first, apparently the GREAT DIVIDE is the desert, not a mountain range. Second: be prepared for the ending. Seen it on GRIT TV twice in 2021. Note to self, next time pay closer attention to the first 2/3rds. NOTE TO RT STAFF! I could not find this movie on RT by looking it up by name. Had to look up WALTER BRENNAN to find it and clicked it then was able to find and comment. C'mon RT, make it easier, and show some respect for the oldies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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If you're a Western movie fan this is a must-see classic released in 1951 at the end of the B&W film era. As a legendary Hollywood director, Raoul Walsh was at the height of his creative powers when making this film. Kurt Douglas in his first Western, brings a white-hot intensity to the lead role that contrasts the dark and dramatic directing style of Walsh. Add an all-star supporting cast and production team and you have one of the finest examples of a B&W Western from this transitional era.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Slow and brooding western with a climax as expected, but the storyline is good, as is the acting which has presence.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

a good western movie nice horses to.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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gr8 cast round out this big budget western directed by the gr8 Raoul Walsh

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Raoul Walsh

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Kirk Douglas

Marshal Len Merrick

Virginia Mayo

Ann Keith

John Agar

Billy Shear

Walter Brennan

Timothy `'Pop'` Keith

Ray Teal

Deputy Lou Gray

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Synopsis

A U.S. marshal (Kirk Douglas) leads a lynch-mob survivor, his daughter (Virginia Mayo) and others across the desert to justice.

Director: Raoul Walsh
Producer: Anthony Veillier
Screenwriter: Walter Doniger, Lewis Meltzer
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 16, 1951, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 28m

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