Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
An excellent oater drama, laced with adroit comedy and action relief, and set off by strong casting, superior direction and solid production.
– ,
Variety,
13 May 2008
fresh:
Howard Hawks is too good a director to depend upon stereotyped violence to keep the interest of the audience, and his well-made scenes between Wayne, Mitchum, Arthur Hunicutt and James Cann never lag for a moment.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
26 Jul 2006
fresh:
Hawks makes a familiar plot resound strangely with a new set of sexual overtones.