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Saddle the Wind

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Saddle the Wind

Released Mar 5, 1958

1h 24m

Western

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Steve Sinclair (Robert Taylor) is a former gunfighter and soldier who left his violent ways behind him after the Civil War. Since then, he has settled down as a rancher in a small Western town. But his easygoing life is turned upside down when his unstable little brother, Tony (John Cassavetes), shows up with his bride-to-be, Joan (Julie London). While Steve has given up his gun-toting ways, Tony has not, and his violent tendencies lead to trouble for the entire town.

Grant Watson

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The first act in particular strains to summon much energy beyond Cassavettes, and the second and third acts feel a bit woolly – as if nobody quite knows what the film should ultimately be about

Rated: 5/10

Feb 17, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

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This above average psychological Western is unfortunately static and humorless.

Rated: B-

Jun 27, 2009

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A very good Western here highly recommend it, James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas August 28, 2023

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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It was very good kept me at seat of chair loved the happy ending

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Saddle the Wind is a classic, well written and well acted story. Robert Tayor gives a Oscsr worthy performance. Beautiful scenery and great musical score.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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s r

A let down despite some good potential and great cinematography.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Shot in cinemascope. Beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Rod Serling scripted western is a bit different than your typical western, but it's not as radically out there as you might expect. Robert Taylor is a gunfighter trying to go straight, but is concerned with his brother, John Cassavetes, and his enjoyment of killing. You can probably imagine where the conclusion of this film is heading, which is kind of surprising for a Serling story. Still, it's got a good cast that also includes Julie London (who also sings the theme song), Donald Crisp, Charles McGraw and Royal Dano, and is a solid western for fans of the genre.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Robert Parrish

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Robert Taylor

Steve Sinclair

Julie London

Joan Blake

John Cassavetes

Tony Sinclair

Donald Crisp

Dennis Deneen

Charles McGraw

Larry Venables

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Synopsis

Steve Sinclair (Robert Taylor) is a former gunfighter and soldier who left his violent ways behind him after the Civil War. Since then, he has settled down as a rancher in a small Western town. But his easygoing life is turned upside down when his unstable little brother, Tony (John Cassavetes), shows up with his bride-to-be, Joan (Julie London). While Steve has given up his gun-toting ways, Tony has not, and his violent tendencies lead to trouble for the entire town.

Director: Robert Parrish
Producer: Armand Deutsch
Screenwriter: Rod Serling, Thomas Thompson
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 1958, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 24m

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