The Sundowners (1950)

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Release Date: May 4, 1950 Wide

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Release Date: May 4, 1950 Wide

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Filmed in a two-tone process called Cinecolor, The Sundowners is a compact little western making good use of an old Hollywood chestnut. Robert Preston and Robert Sterling play two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the legal fence. Since Sterling rather than Preston has the mustache this time, Sterling's the bad guy. Caught in the crossfire is Preston's son, who is menaced by Sterling. This 1950 version should not be confused with the 1960 Warners film of the same name, which is

Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.

Western, Classics

Directed By: George Templeton

In Theaters: May 4, 1950 Wide

On DVD: Mar 29, 2005

Cast

Robert Preston
Kid Wichita
Robert Sterling
Tom Cloud
Chill Wills
Sam Beard
John Litel
John Gaul
Cathy Downs
Mrs. Boyce
John Drew Barrymore
The Younger Brother
Jack Elam
Boyce
Don Haggerty
Elmer Gaul
Stanley Price
Fletcher
Clem Fuller
Turkey
Frank Cordell
Strake
David Kashner
Batson

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Sundowners was ahead of its time. For a western made in 1950, the plot and acting are unusually good. In a time when white hats for good guys and black hats for bad guys was the standard western fair, Sundowners breaks the mold. Robert Preston is a great and unpredictable villain. He brings a unique character to

December 1, 2009

Don Griffith