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4 for Texas (1963)
Directed by Robert Aldrich
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Overview
In the 1870s, two rival businessmen, Zack Thomas and Joe Jarrett, on a stagecoach heading to Galveston, Texas, must pull together to protect $100,000 from an outlaw named Matson. Once in Galveston, however, their rivalry continues, as Thomas joins up with Elya Carlson and Jarret with Maxine Richter. But Matson is still on the loose, and a scheming banker threatens both Thomas and Jarrett.
Rated NR | Length 124 minutes
Actors
Frank Sinatra | Dean Martin | Anita Ekberg | Ursula Andress | Barbara Payton | Charles Bronson | Victor Buono | Edric Connor | Nick Dennis | Richard Jaeckel | Mike Mazurki | Wesley Addy | Marjorie Bennett | Virginia Christine | Ellen Corby | Jack Elam | Jesslyn Fax | Fritz Feld | Percy Helton | Jonathan Hole | Jack Lambert | Paul Langton | Keith McConnell | Teddy Buckner | Michele Montau | Maidie Norman | Bob Steele | Mario Siletti | Eva Six | Abraham Sofaer | Michael St. Angel | Grady Sutton | Ralph Volkie | Max Wagner | William Washington | Dave Willock | Moe Howard | Larry Fine | Joe DeRita | Al Bain | Calvin Brown | Wesley Gale | Arthur Godfrey | Hal Needham | Norman Stevans | Bill Walker | George Boyce | Allyson Ames
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2011 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 4 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’d never seen Rat Pack movie before and, as I had several in my Netflix queue and unsure of where to start, an expiration date made my choice of 4 FOR TEXAS. I was pleasantly surprised.
When it comes to movies of the era, if it stars muscians I expect it to be cheesy; see just about any Elvis movie for proof. Therefore, I was half surprised to enjoy it was much as I did. Though again, I half wasn’t, because I’ve seen Sinatra and Martin’s live performances and I know how magnetic they were. The two positively shine on screen and you can’t help but smile, especially in the opening act when they’re squaring off against each other for the first time.
Like Marvel vs DC crossovers you know the two heroes are going to fight, but ultimately join forces. Where the movie fails a bit, is in having Sinata and Martin join forces against their comon enemies; it doesn’t happen until the last five minutes. It would’ve been great to see the two have more time to revel in their uneasy alliance.
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