This film has such a good cast, it does not lose a step after killing Edgar Bucannan (Uncle Joe -Petticoat Junction) early on. The plot is about the express stage coast service from the west coast to the St. Louis in the 1800's and how it revolutionized the country at that point. It's focus is on station RAWHIDE which is located almost at the mid-point. A stage runs through here every day.
Besides a great cast, the director of this film is one of the better ones who did several top films in his career. The writer of the script is a very good writer who also wrote "Stage Caoch" for John Ford. So with top writing, great direction, and a stellar cast, this Western is very well done on all levels.
The only surprise with this one is how much of a sleeper it was at the box office. It really seems like this one got over looked. A noir western with raw emotions throughout and a well developed script, they don't get better than this. Only funny thing of note is the fact that Haywards white blouse neer gets dirty no matter how much dirt there is around her. Still, this is a small detail that proves the stars clothes are always clean in Hollywood.
Besides a great cast, the director of this film is one of the better ones who did several top films in his career. The writer of the script is a very good writer who also wrote "Stage Caoch" for John Ford. So with top writing, great direction, and a stellar cast, this Western is very well done on all levels.
The only surprise with this one is how much of a sleeper it was at the box office. It really seems like this one got over looked. A noir western with raw emotions throughout and a well developed script, they don't get better than this. Only funny thing of note is the fact that Haywards white blouse neer gets dirty no matter how much dirt there is around her. Still, this is a small detail that proves the stars clothes are always clean in Hollywood.