Movielogr
Ride the High Country (1962)
Directed by Sam Peckinpah
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Overview
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn’t realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Rated NR | Length 94 minutes
Actors
Randolph Scott | Joel McCrea | Mariette Hartley | Ron Starr | Edgar Buchanan | R.G. Armstrong | Jenie Jackson | James Drury | L.Q. Jones | John Anderson | John Davis Chandler | Warren Oates | Alice Allyn | Oscar Blank | Chet Brandenburg | Don Brodie | Chris Carter | Byron Foulger | Frank Hagney | Percy Helton | Victor Izay | Don Kennedy | Jack Kenny | Donald Kerr | Mina Martinez | Charles McQuary | Michael T. Mikler | Spec O'Donnell | Carmen Phillips | Myrna Ross | Wayne Tucker | Chalky Williams
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2023 | TV | Blu-ray | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Mostly surprised that Peckinpah didn’t direct a western until the early sixties and that this was his one. Solid premise that doesn’t overstay and just chugs along for a tidy ninety minutes. If this were remade today it would run over two hours and they do flashbacks of each character. Neat to see babyface Mariette Hartley in her first film. I know her most from tv commercials. Very recognizable face.
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