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10/06/1966 Western 2h 8m
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Some called him savage- and some called him saint... some felt his hate- and one found his love... and three had to die...

Overview

Nevada Smith is the young son of an Indian American mother and European-American father. When his father is killed by three men over gold, Nevada sets out to find them and kill them. The boy is taken in by a gun merchant. The gun merchant shows him how to shoot and to shoot on time and correct.

  1. Henry Hathaway

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Steve McQueen

    Max Sand

  2. Karl Malden

    Tom Fitch

  3. Brian Keith

    Jonas Cord

  4. Arthur Kennedy

    Bill Bowdre

  5. Suzanne Pleshette

    Pilar

  6. Raf Vallone

    Father Zaccardi

  7. Janet Margolin

    Neesa

  8. Pat Hingle

    Big Foot

  9. Howard Da Silva

    Warden

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Reviews

A review by John Chard
Written by John Chard on 2014-09-26
More than a Western.

More than a Western indeed, perhaps a straight forward revenge drama in substance? But it is also a fine character study of a man coming to terms with growing up faster than he ever thought he would have to. What makes the film smart and lifts it above average are the structured segments, as director Henry Hathaway weaves a potent and interesting story by making each part of Nevada Smith/Max Sand's journey an involving character piece, one that puts you firmly on side with the protagonist and his vengeful quest.

Credit has to go to McQueen for putting great gusto int...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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