Complete credited cast: | |||
James Stewart | ... | Will Lockhart | |
Arthur Kennedy | ... | Vic Hansbro | |
Donald Crisp | ... | Alec Waggoman | |
Cathy O'Donnell | ... | Barbara Waggoman | |
Alex Nicol | ... | Dave Waggoman | |
Aline MacMahon | ... | Kate Canaday | |
Wallace Ford | ... | Charley O'Leary | |
Jack Elam | ... | Chris Boldt | |
John War Eagle | ... | Frank Darrah | |
James Millican | ... | Tom Quigby | |
Gregg Barton | ... | Fritz | |
Boyd Stockman | ... | Spud Oxton | |
Frank DeKova | ... | Padre |
Mysterious Will Lockhart delivers supplies to storekeeper Barbara Waggoman at Coronado, an isolated town in Apache country. Before long, he's tangled with Dave Waggoman, vicious son of autocratic rancher Alec and cousin of sweet Barbara. But he sticks around town, his presence a catalyst for changes in people's lives, searching for someone he doesn't know...who's been selling rifles to the Apaches. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
James Stewart rides the vengeance trail as he comes to a dusty New Mexico town in search of a gun runner whose wares were used by raiding Indians that led to his brother's death. Stewart is grim and determined in this beautifully filmed western to square matters with his unknown quarry and meets with hostility and indifference at every turn. The film has touches of extreme violence which was unusual for its time. The story is packed with suspense and tension as Stewart's Will Lockhart seeks his personal retribution. Along the way, Lockhart is befriended by a pretty girl and a strong-willed female rancher who are sympathetic to Lockhart's quest. Another sub plot has a cattle baron, his neurotic son, and a ranch foreman riding rough-shod over other ranchers and townspeople. Arthur Kennedy and Donald Crisp head a great cast of veteran western character actors, and a nod goes to Aline MacMahon for her portrayal of the plucky ranch woman.