Shrimpers and oilmen clash when an ambitious wildcatter begins constructing an off-shore oilrig.
Direction
Anthony Mann squeezes every drop of sweat from the widescreen
Cinematography
Those flaming oil rig sequences? Absolutely unhinged beauty
Acting
Stewart's unhinged capitalist energy is deeply unwell and fascinating
Director
Anthony Mann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The oil rig fire was a practical effect that nearly burned down the entire Louisiana set. Stewart reportedly loved the danger.
Released the same year as *Shane* and *From Here to Eternity*, this was Universal's attempt to make Stewart a 'tough' leading man — audiences preferred him anxious and stuttering.
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