Watch: Ride the Man Down
Ride the Man Down
Western
Theatrical Release (US)
Overview:
After Celia's father dies, a war erupts over control of his land.
Director:
Joseph Kane
Status:
Released
Language:
English
Buget:
$0.00
Revenue:
Key words:
Cast
Brian Donlevy
~ as ~
Bide Marriner
Rod Cameron
Will Ballard
Ella Raines
Celia Evarts
Forrest Tucker
Sam Danfelser
Barbara Britton
Lottie Priest
Chill Wills
Ike Adams
J. Carrol Naish
Sheriff Joe Kneen
Jim Davis
Red Courteen
Taylor Holmes
Lowell Priest
James Bell
John Evarts
Wuchak
Written 8 month(s) ago
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A complicated story, but this Western finds its footing and touches greatness
In 1892, a foreman of a huge ranch in southern Utah (Rod Cameron) tries to stave off land grabbers (Brian Donlevy) and rustlers (Jim Davis) after the death of the patriarch. Curiously, the fiancé (Forrest Tucker) of the heir of the ranch (Ella Raines) seems to oppose the foreman’s efforts.
Based on the Luke Short novel, “Ride the Man Down” (1952) starts out convoluted with a dozen key characters introduced in the first act. They tend to speak in that rat-a-tat-tat way which was in vogue back then. The flick needed another 30 more minutes of runtime to breath. If you pay attention, however, you’ll eventually figure out who’s who and the details thereof.
More than that, you’ll discover a great little old Western that’s undeservedly obscure. You can’t beat the awesome Southwest locations in living color and Cameron makes for a stalwart, noble protagonist. Raines works well as the heroine and I enjoyed the human interest of the romantic possibilities with quality dialogues/acting.
If you appreciate old Westerns like “Albuquerque,” “Whispering Smith,” The Sundowners” (1950), “Shane” and “The Hangman,” this is just as worthwhile in its unique way.
It runs 1 hour, 29 minutes, and was shot in Kanab, Utah, which is in the southwest region of the state by the border of Arizona.
GRADE: B+/A-
