The Proud Ones
Robert Ryan plays an aging sheriff responsible for law and order in a frontier cattle town. Virginia Mayo plays his fiancee. As if handling wild cattle drovers isn't enough, a crooked casino operator from Ryan's past comes to town. An early scuffle in the casino leaves Ryan with vision problems that interfere with his duties. Jeffrey Hunter who came to town with a cattle drive encounters Ryan, who killed Hunter's father when Hunter was young. Feelings of animosity soon change as Hunter begins to sense Ryan is telling the truth about his father. What follows is a plot that continues to thicken to the inevitable showdown.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Western |
| Director | Robert D. Webb |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (36 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Robert D. Webb constructs a solid, character-driven western that relies on the compelling dynamic between a waning lawman and a vengeful young cowboy. He works with the theme of compromised ability, using the sheriff's failing eyesight as a potent symbol for a changing frontier where moral clarity is as essential as physical prowess.
What lingers after the final showdown is not just the gun smoke, but a quiet respect for duty persevering against personal ruin. The film delivers a satisfying, traditional narrative where justice is earned, not given. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert D. Webb
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A perfect weekend watch with the curtains drawn, settling into a classic tale of frontier justice.
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