Stranger on Horseback

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Stranger on Horseback

1955

1h 5m

Western

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A circuit judge (Joel McCrea) rides in to break a ruthless cattle baron's stranglehold on a frontier town.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

While it broadly works with familiar archetypes, it plays out its narrative with efficiency and a bold, direct style.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 24, 2024

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Good Western is full of visual style and a thirst for the rule of law.

Jul 6, 2010

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The B Western works mostly because Joel McCrea plays his lead role with conviction and the Ansco Color is appealing.

Rated: B-

Oct 21, 2008

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

A diverting bit of old-time Western action.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 9, 2008

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Richard G. R

I liked this Joel McRea western, but the end wrapped up a little to conveniently for my taste.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/01/24

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Audience Member

Short and sweet adaptation of a Louis L'Amour story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Joel mcrea's character was kinda remind me of James Stewart on "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance"

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Jacques Tourneur

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Joel McCrea

Judge Richard Thorne

Miroslava

Amy Lee Bannerman

Kevin McCarthy

Tom Bannerman

John McIntire

Josiah Bannerman

Nancy Gates

Caroline Webb

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Synopsis

A circuit judge (Joel McCrea) rides in to break a ruthless cattle baron's stranglehold on a frontier town.

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Producer: Robert Goldstein
Screenwriter: Herb Meadow, Don Martin
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 5m

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