An American Western; A story about a sheriff who follows a man he believes to be a thief, only to find his suspect is on the trail of a bandit who is part of a larger plot to starve the townsfolk of a nearby city. With perfunctory direction and a predictable plot this film has little to offer in terms of artistry though there are some new techniques in flash-pan movement of character movement. John Wayne is suitably impressive as the lawman and George "Gabby" Hayes as the sheriff shines. The film offers spectacular scenery captured in the location shots at Big Pine, California, which help to elevate it above its ploddy pacing.
Review of Blue Steel
