Overly long and deeply troubled film. One problem is that Kirk Douglas, the star, doesn't dominate here. In fact, he is over-shadowed by Dewey Martin and Arthur Hunnicutt, the latter winning a best supporting actor nomination for his part as the heavy-talking fur-trader in the film. One can only guess why Hunnicutt was nominated.
The film recounts the meeting of the two men and their journey along with Hunnicutt up the Missouri River to trade with Indians for furs. If the Indians were so friendly as others have mentioned, why at first, did they feel that the young Indian girl that they had could serve as a hostage?
There is bickering, there is Douglas and Martin both taking turns in either getting shot or stabbed. There are devious Americans to deal with, and the two guys of course falling for the Indian woman.
The film becomes monotonous due to its length.
The film recounts the meeting of the two men and their journey along with Hunnicutt up the Missouri River to trade with Indians for furs. If the Indians were so friendly as others have mentioned, why at first, did they feel that the young Indian girl that they had could serve as a hostage?
There is bickering, there is Douglas and Martin both taking turns in either getting shot or stabbed. There are devious Americans to deal with, and the two guys of course falling for the Indian woman.
The film becomes monotonous due to its length.