Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
On TV last night. I must have seen this film 100 times. Its pretty downbeat stuff and most of the characters are worthless and cowardly.
John Wayne fell out with Gary Cooper over the final scene when Marshall Will Kane took off his badge and threw it in the dirt. Wayne felt it was anti American because the badge was a symbol of the US.
I think Fred Zinneman was on a blacklist at one time, a great director.
I dont see it as an American story as such. I could see this playing out in any part of the world. People generally want a quiet life and will always find a reason to not put themselves on offer.
Grace Kelly as well.
10/10
John Wayne fell out with Gary Cooper over the final scene when Marshall Will Kane took off his badge and threw it in the dirt. Wayne felt it was anti American because the badge was a symbol of the US.
I think Fred Zinneman was on a blacklist at one time, a great director.
I dont see it as an American story as such. I could see this playing out in any part of the world. People generally want a quiet life and will always find a reason to not put themselves on offer.
Grace Kelly as well.
10/10