One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 8 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Superb, if it weren't, as we said, for the too-obvious liberal teachings that interrupt the terrific ation.
– Enrique Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb 2005
fresh:
Nicely put together by Sturges, its suspense derives largely from the excellent performances and imaginative use of the 'Scope frame by cameraman William C Mellor.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
Considerable excitement is whipped up in this suspense drama, and fans who go for tight action will find it entirely satisfactory.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
9 Sep 2008
rotten:
An action film for people who don't like action films.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
27 Mar 2009
fresh:
John Sturges's macho B-picture is more brawn than brains...but what brawn!