Set almost in real time, and one that broke many of the traditions of the era and the western genre, this undeniable classic of the genre features Gary Cooper as the small town sheriff who is forced by the terrified inhabitants to face a band of killers on his lonesome. The tension is masterful; the Oscars speak for themselves.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
