Terror in a Texas Town (1958)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1958 Wide

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This near-legendary western stars Sterling Hayden as George Hanson, the son of a Swedish seaman-turned-farmer (Ted Stanhope). When he runs afoul of town boss Ed McNeil (Sebastian Cabot), Hanson's father is gunned down by McNeil's henchman Johnny Crale (Ned Young). Knowing full well that he can expect no help from the town's corrupt sheriff (Tyler McVey), Hanson takes matters in his own hands. Tension mounts steadily until the unforgettable climactic showdown, wherein Hanson arms himself with a

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Joseph H. Lewis

Written By: Dalton Trumbo

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1958 Wide

On DVD: May 20, 2003

Cast

Sterling Hayden
George Hansen
Sebastian Cabot
Ed McNeil
Carol Kelly
Molly
Eugenio Mart�n
Pepe Mirada
Ned Young
Johnny Crale
Victor Millan
Jose Mirada
Sheb Wooley
Baxter
Fred Kohler Jr.
Weed
Steve Mitchell
Keeno
Marilee Earle
Monsy
James Russell
Johnson
Tyler McVey
Sheriff Stoner
Ted Stanhope
Sven Hansen
Gil Lamb
Barnaby
Frank Ferguson
Holmes
Hank Patterson
Brady
Gene Martin
Nedrick Young

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Blistering left wing Western, with unique surreal final showdown.

August 9, 2007 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Had style and the expressions of an auteur filmmaker to make it standout from other westerns.

September 26, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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the oddest western i've seen since 'johnny guitar' and once again sterling hayden is featured. his committed performance as a swedish whaler is what keeps this film together, in spite of his pretty laughable accent. and that final scene, well what can we say? it's the only old west showdown with a whaling harpoon.

October 24, 2011

Stella Dallas

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REALLY good B western. Maybe the only film where Sterling Hayden smiles and definitely the only movie where a man brings a WHALE HARPOON to a gun fight.Great direction, editing and cinematography to boot!

October 21, 2008