Along the great divide cast

It was Douglas's first Western, a genre that served him well during his long career. In a interview with David Letterman, it was one of two movies Kirk told the audience that they "could skip" in his filmography; the other was The Big Trees.

Marshall and two deputies rescue a cattle rustler from a lynch mob led by a local cattle baron convinced that the rustler also killed his son. Ned Roden : Who are you? Marshal Len Merrick : My name's Merrick. I'm United States Marshal here. Ned Roden : You're new in the territory.

Along the great divide cast

In the Old West, a marshal struggling with guilt finds redemption by rescuing an accused man from a lynch mob, only to face dangers in the Mojave Desert while bringing him to trial. Close Ad. New This Month. New Netflix Shows and Movies in February. New Hulu Shows and Movies in February Naked Wines has a Great Offer. What to Watch. If You Like Make Up 1 Credit. Gordon Bau. Director 1 Credit. Raoul Walsh.

Merrick tells the jury he is sure Keith is not a killer, though all the evidence and witnesses are against him where a guilty verdict is reached.

Vindictive Ned Roden, whose son Ed was killed, still wants personal revenge, and Tim would like to escape before Ned catches up with him again. Can the marshal make it across the desert with Tim and his daughter? Even if he makes it, will justice be served? Lewis Meltzer Walter Doniger. Warner Bros. From Kirk Douglas' committed performance, in his first Western no less, to Walter Brennan reminding everyone just why he won three Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, there are nothing but positives to see in this briskly paced black and white Western from With the lovely Virginia Mayo popping up yet again playing Brennan's character's daughter, although with an awful hairstyle here for some unknown reason, this one has a sting in the tail as it reaches a very satisfying ending.

It was Douglas's first Western, a genre that served him well during his long career. In a interview with David Letterman, it was one of two movies Kirk told the audience that they "could skip" in his filmography; the other was The Big Trees. Federal marshal Len Merrick Kirk Douglas and his two deputies rescue cattle rustler and murder suspect Tim "Pop" Keith Walter Brennan from a lynch mob headed by grieving rancher Ned Roden, whose beloved son was shot in the back. Merrick insists on taking Keith to Santa Loma to stand trial. The other ranchers are unwilling to go against a marshal, but Roden vows to administer his own brand of justice. He sends his other son, Dan, to gather his ranch hands while he attends to the burial. Merrick offers to help, but is met with implacable hostility.

Along the great divide cast

Marshall and two deputies rescue a cattle rustler from a lynch mob led by a local cattle baron convinced that the rustler also killed his son. Ned Roden : Who are you? Marshal Len Merrick : My name's Merrick. I'm United States Marshal here.

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Anthony Veiller. Staff Picks: What to Watch in March. Learn more. Trivia Kirk Douglas ' first western. Defense Counsel. Cinematographer 2 Credits. Director Director Raoul Walsh. See production info at IMDbPro. John Agar. More like this. A neat hidden gem in the realm of film noir-ish black and white westerns from the s!

In the Old West, a marshal struggling with guilt finds redemption by rescuing an accused man from a lynch mob, only to face dangers in the Mojave Desert while bringing him to trial.

Watched via TCM. Lewis Meltzer Walter Doniger. English Spanish. When the group reaches a waterhole, only to find the water undrinkable, a disagreement breaks out. Jury Foreman. Close Ad. Merrick accepts, but has cause to regret his decision when Keith's daughter Ann ambushes them. See the list. Federal marshal Len Merrick Kirk Douglas and his two deputies rescue cattle rustler and murder suspect Tim "Pop" Keith Walter Brennan from a lynch mob headed by grieving rancher Ned Roden, whose beloved son was shot in the back. Premiere 16 May Contents move to sidebar hide. Raoul Walsh Oren W. Above average oater from the old guard.