Man of the West (1958) | |
| Director(s) | Anthony Mann |
| Producer(s) | Walter Mirisch (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Action, Drama, Romance, Western |
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Man of the West (1958) was a Action - Drama Film directed by Anthony Mann and produced by Walter Mirisch.
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The Caftan Woman Blogathon: Man of the West (1958)
By shadowsandsatin on May 6, 2022 From Shadows and SatinLike so many bloggers across the Internet, I was stunned and saddened to learn earlier this year of the passing of Patricia ?Paddy? Nolan-Hall, author of the Caftan Woman blog. I never met Paddy in person, but she felt like a friend. She wrote for many years for my film noir newsletter, The Dark Pag... Read full article
Man of the West (1958)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 5, 2019 From 4 Star FilmsThe proverbial stranger rides into town looking for a place to wash up and grab a bite to eat. We get the sense he might be sticking around. Except, soon enough, he turns right back around and buys a ticket on the first train out of town. Because he has business to attend to. The train gets ambushed... Read full article
Man of the West (1958)
By Beatrice on Sep 8, 2016 From Flickers in TimeMan of the West Directed by Anthony Mann Written by Reginald Rose from a novel by Will C. Brown 1958/USA Ashton Productions/Walter Mirisch Productions First viewing/Netflix rental #346 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Here is something a little different in the Western department for 19... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Man of the West
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 18, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsMan of the West (1958), starring Gary Cooper, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Throughout April, I'll commemorate the 400th anni... Read full article
Man of the West(1958).
By Dawn Sample on Nov 2, 2012 From Noir and Chick FlicksMan of the West(1958). Western film starring Gary Cooper and directed by Anthony Mann in his last film in the genre. The screenplay, written by Reginald Rose, is based on the novel The Border Jumpers by Will C. Brown. Link Jones, catches the train to Fort Worth, where he plans to use the money of h... Read full article
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Link Jones: There's a point where you either grow up and become a human being or you rot, like that bunch.
Link Jones: Don't you talk anymore, Claude? We used to talk, you and me, when we were kids. What happened? Things have kind of gone to hell haven't they? And you're still at it - stealing and killing and running.
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Screenwriter Philip Yordan had previously written a novel entitled "Man of the West", but it bears no relation at all to this film. Yordan's novel was filmed as Gun Glory.
James Stewart eagerly sought the role played by Gary Cooper, but since Stewart had fallen out with director Anthony Mann he did not get the part.
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