In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough.
Acting
Garner's lazy genius, Brennan's unhinged patriarch.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it draws blood.
Direction
Kennedy lets scenes breathe then sucker-punches you.
Director
Burt Kennedy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The jail set was reused from Rio Bravo — this film basically winked at John Wayne and stole his furniture.
Garner's performance invented the 'competent slacker' archetype later stolen by every 90s action hero.
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