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The Law and Jake Wade (1958)

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Release Date: Jun 6, 1958 Wide

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Although reformed and a town marshal Jake Wade (Robert Taylor) has one thing more to do before he can settle down and marry Peggy Carter (Patricia Owens): spring former comrade-in-arms Clint Hollister (Richard Widmark) from jail. Clint had done the same for Jake way back and the latter now considers the score settled. But Clint wants the loot from the gang's final heist, which the reformed Wade had buried before leaving for good, and to make sure that the marshal doesn't lead everyone on a wild

Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Western, Classics

Directed By: John Sturges

Written By: William Bowers

In Theaters: Jun 6, 1958 Wide

On DVD: Aug 26, 2008

Cast

Robert Taylor
Jake Wade
Richard Widmark
Clint Hollister
Patricia Owens
Peggy Carter
Robert Middleton
Ortero
Henry Silva
Rennie
DeForest Kelley
Wexley
Burt Douglas
Lieutenant
Eddie Firestone
Burke

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Solid western benefits from beautiful location photography and a strong cast. Taylor is looser than usual and his weathered appearance suits his character's back story. The best performance unsurprisingly comes from the great Richard Widmark, true his part is nothing he hasn't done before but he was always so adept and

January 7, 2011