The Last Frontier (1955)

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Release Date: Dec 7, 1955 Wide

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Victor Mature is in rare form in this otherwise uneven cavalry Western about a trapper who prevents a Little Big Horn-type disaster. Having been robbed of a year's worth of skins by marauding Indians, Jed Cooper (Mature), Gus Hideout (James Whitmore), and Mungo (Pat Hogan) sign on at a nearby fort. Jed, however, falls in love with Corinna (Anne Bancroft), the refined wife of the commanding officer, Colonel Marston (Robert Preston), and when the latter begins to plan an all-out attack on an

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Anthony Mann

Written By: Philip Yordan, Russell Hughes

In Theaters: Dec 7, 1955 Wide

On DVD: Sep 6, 2005

Cast

Victor Mature
Jed Cooper
Guy Madison
Capt. Glenn Riordan
Robert Preston
Col. Frank Marston
James Whitmore
Gus Hideout
Anne Bancroft
Corinna Marston
Russell Collins
Capt. Clarke
Peter Whitney
Sgt. Major Decker
Pat Hogan
Mungo
Manuel Donde
Red Cloud
Guy Williams
Lieutenant Benton
Mickey Kuhn
Luke
William Calles
Spotted Elk
Robert St. Angelo
Sentry
William Traylor
Soldier
Jack Pennick
Corporal

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Victor Mature was never more mature.

July 25, 2011 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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More of an army drama set in the West vs. a Western this has solid direction and some good actors. Victor Mature is hammy but Guy Madison gives a stronger performance here than was usual for him, relaxed and assured. Robert Preston is the cruel commander married to a soft and startlingly blond Anne Bancroft, she is

May 1, 2011