Winchester '73 (1950)
Winchester '73 (1950)
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Cast
as Lin McAdam
as Waco Johnnie Dean
as Lola Manners
as Dutch Henry Brown
as Johnny `High Spade' Williams
as Steve Miller
as Joe Lamont
as Wyatt Earp
as Sgt. Wilkes
as Young Bull
as Jack Rider
as Wesley
as Wheeler
as Latigo Means
as Doan
as Crater
as Mossman
as Cavalryman
as Long Tom
as Dudeen
as Marshal Noonan
as Mrs. Jameson
as Roan Daley
as Masterson
as Indian
as Clerk
as Charles Bender
as Virgil
as Bassett
as Boy at Rifle Shoot
as Target watcher
as Target Clerk
as Station master
as Man
as Betty Jameson
as Stagecoach Driver
as Indian interpreter
as First Man
as Bartender
as Buffalo Hunter
as Stable Boy
as Boy
as Boy at Rifle Shoot
as Bartender
as Boy at Rifle Shoot
Critic Reviews for Winchester '73
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (0)
Strikingly photographed in black & white, the film is directed with an eye to realistic detail, an ear for the script's frequently natural dialogue and a knack for building suspense.
Stewart brings real flavor and appeal to the role of Lin, in a lean, concentrated portrayal.
Mann's first film with James Stewart, with whom he was to make a series of classic Westerns, this offers the clearest example of Mann's use of the revenge plot.
A frisky, fast-moving, funny Western in which a rifle is the apple of a cowboy's eye.
The final shoot-out remains a classic study in mise-en-scene, as Mann transforms a jagged landscape into a highly charged psychological battleground.
With such a strong cast, the film almost turns into an ensemble film instead of a star vehicle for Stewart in his first of many collaborations with Mann.
Audience Reviews for Winchester '73
One part Western (the visuals), one part noir (the script), this is one different take on the genre. Rock Hudson as an Indian, Tony Curtis as, well, Tony Curtis, a mythical firearm that drives men crazy, and reheat the Redenbacher's, cause this is good viewing.
Super Reviewer
Winchester 73 is one of those perfect classic Westerns (High Noon, The Searchers, Stagecoach, etc.) that never disappoints or lets up from the moment you pop in the disc. The depth and complexity of James Stewart's performance is the star here, but for me, film noir auteur Anthony Mann's textured, high contrast black and white photography is a runner up, especially in the night scenes, which have the haunting and three dimensional glowing quality of the best film noir classics. Thirdly, the perfectly cast cracker jack supporting players, all hold the screen with the masterful Stewart in his prime, full of veterans like Grandpa Walton (Will Geer), and newcomers circa 1950 like Shelly Winters, Tony Curtis and Rock Hudson. The script is subtle using natural, conversational dialogue. The acting style matches the script to a t, with almost Stanislavski-esque performance 'method' . Don't expect the wacky buddy comedy or over the top cackling villainy of some of the other later day (post WWII) Westerns. It's a well told story that wraps up perfectly and takes its time to make its big shocking revelation, adding resonance to the tragic wrenching conclusion. The 93 minutes fly by with the wall to wall excellence on display here.
Super Reviewer
Winchester 73 is fine, light-hearted fun. Full of charismatic performances and a simple but functional story, it never fails to please or entertain, even if it's not exactly riveting.
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Winchester '73 Quotes
| Johnny "High Spade" Williams: | Well, that's the way it was. The old man sired two sons. One was no good... never was any good. Robbed a bank... a stagecoach. Then when he came home and wanted to hide out, the old man wouldn't go for it. So Dutch shot him... in the back. |
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