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Saturday, July 27, 2019

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943): Henry Fonda and Anthony Quinn

Directed by William A. Wellman, The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) is a powerful statement about the dangers of lynch mob justice, and it still resounds today over 70 years later. The story concerns a group of cowboys in 1885 Nevada, wrongly accused of murder by a mob, and hastily executed for the crime. The black and white cinematography is brilliant. The performances are extraordinary, including Henry Fonda, Harry Morgan, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, Harry Davenport and Anthony Quinn in an early role.

The Ox-Bow Incident. 1943

The Ox-Bow Incident. 1943: Anthony Quinn

The Ox-Bow Incident. 1943

Last Train from Gun Hill (1959): Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn

Directed by John Sturges, Last Train from Gun Hill (1959) is a solid Western with elements of High Noon and 3:10 to Yuma mixed with some original twists. The story concerns a lawman whose squaw wife is raped and murdered, and the confrontation that happens when he finds out that the guilty culprit is the son of his best friend. Limited sets work well and create great atmosphere. Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn are superb in the lead roles. The supporting cast is good as well, including Carolyn Jones and Earl Holliman.

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959: Kirk Douglas

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959: Anthony Quinn and Kirk Douglas

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959: Anthony Quinn

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959: Kirk Douglas

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959: Kirk Douglas

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959

Last Train from Gun Hill. 1959: Anthony Quinn

Warlock (1959): Henry Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Richard Widmark

Directed by Edward Dmytryk, Warlock (1959) is an underrated Western Classic that is worthy of more attention. The story concerns the 1880's western town of Warlock, plagued by outlaw cowboys, that hire a vigilante gunman to clean things up. Shot in DeLuxe Color and CinemaScope, the cinematography is striking and vibrant. The whole cast does a fine job, including Henry Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Richard Widmark, Dorothy Malone and Delores Michaels.

Warlock. 1959

Warlock. 1959: Richard Widmark

Warlock. 1959

Warlock. 1959: Henry Fonda and Anthony Quinn

Warlock. 1959: Anthony Quinn

Warlock. 1959: Anthony Quinn and Henry Fonda

Warlock. 1959: Richard Widmark

Warlock. 1959: Anthony Quinn and Henry Fonda

Warlock. 1959: Richard Widmark

Warlock. 1959: Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Barabbas (1961): Anthony Quinn as the Man in Whose Place Jesus Christ was Crucified

Directed by Richard Fleischer, based on the novel by Par Lagerkvist, Barabbas (1961) is an epic Biblical film. The story seeks to amplify and look at Barabbas, the criminal that the populace induced Pontius Pilate to set free so that Jesus Christ could be crucified. Barabbas' life's journey took him from Jerusalem to Rome, from slave labor in sulphur mines to Gladiatorial combat in the Colosseum, all the while he was haunted by the image of Christ. Sweeping sets, tense and insightful spiritual drama all combine to make an enjoyable and enlightening experience. The cast is wonderful, including Anthony Quinn as Barabbas and Jack Palance as a Roman Gladiator.