A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers.A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers.A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
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- TriviaThe last Millard Mitchell film released in the U.S. before his death from lung cancer at age 50 on October 13, 1953. His final film, Here Come the Girls (1953), was released in London on August 14, 1953; however, it wasn't released in the U.S. until nine days after his death.
- GoofsWhen Howard and Jesse meet Lieutenant Roy Anderson for the first time, Howard asks for his discharge papers, which states he has a dishonorable discharge. Officers do not receive dishonorable discharges; an officer found guilty in a court martial receives a dismissal. Otherwise, they may retire or resign their commissions.
- Quotes
Ben Vandergroat: Choosin' a way to die? What's the difference? Choosin' a way to live - that's the hard part.
- SoundtracksBeautiful Dreamer
(uncredited)
Composed by Stephen Foster (1864)
Instrumental version integrated into soundtrack
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Four Men And A Girl on the Trail
The Naked Spur is another fine western put together by the team of Director Anthony Mann and player James Stewart. Spectacular location photography in the Rocky Mountains lend a ring of authenticity to the story.
That story being Stewart as a bounty hunter on the trail of outlaw/killer Robert Ryan who has a girl a long with him in the attractive form of Janet Leigh. Getting Ryan proves too much so he has to enlist the aid of prospector Millard Mitchell and army deserter Ralph Meeker.
Getting Ryan and Leigh back to collect the reward makes up the bulk of the film. Ryan is one evil, but very sly rogue as he works to turn the men against each other. His is the best performance in a small cast of seasoned performers each of one is fine in his/her part.
The final shoot out is a really well done climax of the story. Alliances shift and not everyone is among the living when the film is over. In fact the title of the picture gives a hint of how James Stewart uses a spur in a unique manner against Ryan.
For fans of westerns and I think non-western fans will find the drama and interaction among the characters entertaining.
That story being Stewart as a bounty hunter on the trail of outlaw/killer Robert Ryan who has a girl a long with him in the attractive form of Janet Leigh. Getting Ryan proves too much so he has to enlist the aid of prospector Millard Mitchell and army deserter Ralph Meeker.
Getting Ryan and Leigh back to collect the reward makes up the bulk of the film. Ryan is one evil, but very sly rogue as he works to turn the men against each other. His is the best performance in a small cast of seasoned performers each of one is fine in his/her part.
The final shoot out is a really well done climax of the story. Alliances shift and not everyone is among the living when the film is over. In fact the title of the picture gives a hint of how James Stewart uses a spur in a unique manner against Ryan.
For fans of westerns and I think non-western fans will find the drama and interaction among the characters entertaining.
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- Nackte Gewalt
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- Lone Pine, California, USA(Only Colorado is credited as a filming location!)
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- $1,261,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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