Tribute to a Bad Man

1956, Western, 1h 35m

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Movie Info

When hot-headed rancher Jeremy Rodock (James Cagney) is shot by rustlers stealing his horses, cowboy Steve Millar (Don Dubbins) saves his life by cleaning his bullet wound. A grateful Rodock offers him a job. Ranch hand McNulty (Stephen McNally), beaten and fired by Rodock for flirting with Rodock's wife (Irene Papas), joins forces with the rustlers to once again target his old boss. After another herd is stolen, Rodock tracks down the thieves to wreak a bloody revenge.

Genre:

western
Original Language:

English
Director:

Robert Wise
Producer:

Sam Zimbalist
Writer:

Michael Blankfort
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 25, 2010
Runtime:

1h 35m
Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

James Cagney
Jeremy Rodock

Don Dubbins
Steve Miller

Irene Papas
Jocasta Constantine

Stephen McNally
McNulty

Vic Morrow
Lars Peterson

James Griffith
Barjak

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Earns its kudos by showing the rough-and-tumble everyday working life of the cowboy.

January 24, 2008 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

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Earns its kudos by showing the rough-and-tumble everyday working life of the cowboy.

January 24, 2008 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

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Audience Reviews for Tribute to a Bad Man

May 16, 2018

Cagney makes it totally believable that he's a ranch owner in the middle of nowhere, Colorado, dealing with horse thieves the old fashioned way. His big problem though is that the only woman in over 200 miles is undecided as to her affections. Loads of typical Western shots, horseflesh, and cowpokes spitting gives the work authenticity, and Irene Papas makes her indecision gambit viable. The story is told through the eyes of one Don Dubbins as The Kid, and he unfortunately lacks the charisma to hold interest.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
Oct 20, 2009

Cagney elevates this western as a hard driving ranch master who metes out prarie justice. Papas is strong as the love interest of two men but Dubbins is a non-entity as the second lead and hurts the film.

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