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Overview
Release Date:
February 1953 (USA) moreTagline:
Packed with Technicolor Thrills!Plot:
A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win moreUser Comments:
Why should you split the bounty? Can you get the money and the girl? moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. July 26 | 2:15 PM | TCM |
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| James Stewart | ... | Howard Kemp | |
| Janet Leigh | ... | Lina Patch | |
| Robert Ryan | ... | Ben Vandergroat | |
| Ralph Meeker | ... | Roy Anderson | |
| Millard Mitchell | ... | Jesse Tate |
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91 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | West Germany:16 (nf) | Finland:K-16 | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:G | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #16067)MOVIEmeter: 
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Crew or equipment visible: As Roy Anderson climbs a rope up the cliff side, the cable holding him safely in place is visible alongside the rope. moreMovie Connections:
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Anthony Mann directs one of the best filmed westerns ever. A bounty hunter(James Stewart) is on the trail of a murderer(Robert Ryan)who is headed toward California with a lovely younger woman(Janet Leigh). Along the way Stewart picks up the aid of an old prospector(Millard Mitchell)and a former soldier(Ralph Meeker). The prey is captured and bound and his cockiness causes the trio of bounty seekers to start turning on each other. A lot can happen on the way back to Kansas. Filmed in the Rocky Mountains, NAKED SPUR is one of the best cinematic westerns of its time. Stewart is pretty much Stewart, but I am more impressed with Ryans' attitude that almost steals the show. Very good story line, great scenery and expected thrills filmed in beautiful Technicolor.