Two men who have been friends since childhood find themselves on opposite ends of the law.
Acting
Dean Martin's surprisingly weathered performance—no Rat Pack grin in sight.
Cinematography
Bleached New Mexico landscapes that swallow men's dreams whole.
Director
George Seaton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rock Hudson was secretly struggling with his health during filming; his gaunt appearance adds accidental pathos to Chuck's weariness.
Released during the dying gasp of classic Hollywood Westerns, it knowingly participates in the genre's funeral—every trope feels like a eulogy.
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