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The Ox-Bow Incident
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The Ox-Bow Incident

1943 · 76 min Western Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: William A. Wellman

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Gil Carter

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Donald Martin

Mary Beth Hughes

Mary Beth Hughes

Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez

William Eythe

William Eythe

Gerald Tetley

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Art Croft

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Ma Grier

Matt Briggs

Matt Briggs

Judge Daniel Tyler

Harry Davenport

Harry Davenport

Arthur Davies

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Maj. Tetley

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