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Robert Wise does a commendable job of keeping a strong cast under control in his western saga about a tough horse rancher (JAMES CAGNEY) who believes in swift justice whenever his horses are stolen or his ranch hands are murdered. He's ready with a hangman's knot and exerts control over everyone around him. Eventually, he's softened by the love of a woman (IRENE PAPAS) who comes to respect him when he spares the lives of three men he's bent on punishing--although he does treat them brutally for what they've done to his horses. Jones, tossing a knife in frustration: “Feller told me they had pictures in them this year – women in corsets.” A trailer is included that introduces James Cagney on his (New York?) farm. Cagney drives up in a jeep to praise the film's new young actors. He must have had a personal interest in Don Dubbins, as Dubbins appears in his next picture, These Wilder Years. Cagney may be showing his age, but he's in fine physical shape ... his fight scene with the bigger Stephen McNally is a good one.

who showed up six days late without so much as offering an excuse. Tracy kept to himself, would disappear from the set when needed, and maintained an attitude of indifference toward the picture. Obviously looking for a way out, Tracy then demanded that the whole set be torn down and moved to aStarring James Cagney, Don Dubbins, Irene Papas, Stephen McNally, Vic Morrow, Onslow Stevens, James Bell, Jeanette Nolan, Royal Dano, Lee Van Cleef. How refreshing to see Cagney in a different type of role he's usually cast in. He shines. Watch his face during some of the scenes where he's shot close up. His expression(s) speak more than any words a writer could put in his mouth. Personally, I didn't find Papas that compelling but that's just my take. herself to fall for Dubbins, who is much younger than Cagney. Eventually Dubbins and Papas have had enough of Cagney's vicious behavior and decide to leave together. Realizing that his brutality has cost him the woman he loves, Cagney lets her go without a fight. Sensing that his reluctance to From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.

Later, the young man decides to stay and work for Cagney at his horse ranch. However, much his new duties involve chasing down rustlers. Unfortunately, Cagney sees himself as the law and hangs the crooks without a trial. This really disturbs the young guy and Cagney's girlfriend, Irene Pappas. As a result of Cagney's brutality, both the girl and young man are prepared to leave for good. Here is where the film gets good and really heats up. Fortunately, the film does NOT take the easy way out and give us the conclusion we'd expect--ending on a very positive note. This is a fine Western-era movie and you will not be disappointed if you watch it. It's a good story and a very fine script with realistic dialog and character development.

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It's an interesting yarn with strong characters, but the plot isn't as strong as the characters who inhabit it. STEPHEN McNALLY is a nasty ranch hand determined to avenge Cagney for firing him and coming between him and Irene Papas. VIC MORROW does a standout job as a nearby rancher's son upon whom Cagney thrusts some strong punishment. One of the strong points of the movie is to watch how Cagney's character changes from a hard nosed, determined man to some one who gains a different perspective from those he admires, the young ranch hand and the woman whom he befriended. Robert Wise does a masterful job with the directing...this is a gorgeous film. Whether it's one of the massive Cinemascope shots, or an intimate two-shot in a barn at night, everything is just beautiful.

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