Along the great divide cast

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?

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. Marshal Len Merrick : The law isn't. Sign In Sign In.

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.

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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.

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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. 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.

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Above average oater from the old guard. After Roden leaves, Merrick finds a pocket watch near the body of the dead son. Thomas Reilly. See our predictions. Jury Foreman. Augie Gomez Trial Spectator uncredited. After emptying the gun, he suddenly is seen reloading the weapon and magically now has a gun belt on and a furious gunfight ensues. Merrick is able to disarm her with no harm done. Al Ferguson Bailiff uncredited. Walter Doniger. This approaches anthony mann levels of delivering the darker classic western goods for most of the film, until the ending which in some regards is a bit of a cop out! The marshal reveals his unswerving devotion to duty is because the one time he neglected to do so it cost his father his life. Trivia Kirk Douglas ' first western.

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.

Related news. This approaches anthony mann levels of delivering the darker classic western goods for most of the film, until the ending which in some regards is a bit of a cop out! Merrick and Ann start falling in love. Director Raoul Walsh keeps things moving, but the plot is so full of tiresome obstacles and shifting loyalties that the thirsty desert scenes seem to drag as the film nears its conclusion once the party has reached civilization. Edward Carrere. Ned Roden : You're new in the territory. But the law won't bring his dad back from the dead. Hugh Sanders Frank Newcombe. Keith is tried in Santa Loma. They are joined on the dangerous journey by the suspect's feisty daughter Virgina Mayo and chased by the rancher and his men. Where to watch. The very first Western by Kirk Douglas and directed by by Raoul Walsh sounds for a good combination but this film fall short of being great. Actor 13 Credits. 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. The relationship between Kirk Douglas and Virginia Mayo was the main issue, really.