Bend of the River

1952
Approved
1h 31m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

10K

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James Stewart and Julie Adams in Bend of the River (1952)

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When a town boss confiscates homesteaders' supplies after gold is discovered nearby, a tough cowboy risks his life to try and get it to them.When a town boss confiscates homesteaders' supplies after gold is discovered nearby, a tough cowboy risks his life to try and get it to them.When a town boss confiscates homesteaders' supplies after gold is discovered nearby, a tough cowboy risks his life to try and get it to them.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

10K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 nomination

Laura Baile
(as Julia Adams)

Jay C. Flippen

Jeremy Baile

Lori Nelson

Marjie Baile

Chubby Johnson

Cap'n Mello

Stepin Fetchit

Adam
(as Stepin' Fetchit)

Harry Morgan

Shorty
(as Henry Morgan)

Howard Petrie

Tom Hendricks

Frances Bavier

Mrs. Prentiss

Jack Lambert

Royal Dano

Long Tom

Frank Chase

Wasco

Cliff Lyons

Willie

Frank Ferguson

Tom Grundy

Victor Adamson

Barfly
(uncredited)

Harry Arnie

Barker
(uncredited)

Director
- Anthony Mann
Writers
- Borden Chase
- William Gulick
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Trivia
Though the film received generally poor reviews, it is noteworthy as marking a turning point in James Stewart's career, as he began to play much more violent, cynical and ruthless characters.

Goofs
When Laura Baile gets shot by an arrow, it is almost between her neck and her chest. Soon after, it is high in her right shoulder.

Quotes
Glyn McLyntock: Always point this (the wagon tongue) toward the North Star. Then come morning, we'll know where we're going.

Connections
Edited from Canyon Passage (1946)

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Featured review

8/10

Good western

James Stewart plays Glyn McLyntock whose job is to lead the settlers west.Emerson Cole, a man with a shady past, is played by Arthur Kennedy.He's there to help Glyn with the job.The settlers are gonna need some food for the winter and soon the other side of Cole steps out.Anthony Mann worked for the second time with James Stewart in Bend of the River (1952).Jimmy does good work as always.Arthur Kennedy is brilliant in his role.The beautiful and talented Julie Adams plays Laura Baile and she does it great.Lori Nelson is wonderful as Marjie Baile.Rock Hudson is a gambler named Trey Wilson and he's terrific.This movie has got the most wonderful scenery.It's great to watch all those wagons travel there towards a better future.This is a good western from 55 years back.The world has changed in that time- and so have the movies.