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(drama, thriller, western)
John J. Macreedy doesn't know it, but when he steps off the train at the jerkwater town of Black Rock, he will soon find himself the object of fear, hatred, and even a murder plot! The altruistic Macreedy came to Black Rock to hand over a posthumous military award to a local man whose son had died gallantly in the Second World War. What Macreedy couldn't know when he stepped off of that train was that the town had a shameful secret, one that must be kept at all costs.
actors:
| Spencer Tracy | as John J. Macreedy |
| Robert Ryan | as Reno Smith |
| Anne Francis | as Liz Wirth |
| Dean Jagger | as Sheriff Tim Horn |
| Walter Brennan | as Doc T.R. Velie Jr. |
| John Ericson | as Pete Wirth |
| Ernest Borgnine | as Coley Trimble |
| Lee Marvin | as Hector David |
| Russell Collins | as Telegrapher Mr. Hastings |
| Walter Sande | as Cafe Proprietor Sam |
| Harry Harvey | as First Train Conductor |
| Francis McDonald | as Cafe Patron |
John Sturges
rating:7.90
Spencer Tracy leads a great cast so admired in this drama that takes place
in the West. It is a rare treat to see Tracy and Robert Ryan in the same
film, with scenes together. Two really first-class veterans, with exemplary
acting career achievements.
The tight script, solid direction (by John Sturges), a powerful score (by
André Previn) and outstanding cinemascope photography combine to elevate
"Bad Day at Black Rock "to a place among the great movies.
One really can not fully apprecitate this movie in a regular size and pan-scan -
screen, and even the letterbox version does not adequately convey the impact of its original
moviehouse cinemascope presentation. One can only
today to try to imagine the original. However, a fine film can overcome format,
and "Bad Day" still packs a punch Whopper.
"Bad Day at Black Rock" is a film rarely seen these days, and it is a shame because
this little 81 minute film is packed with a lot of
action, none of which come special effects, or shoot outs. John Sturges directed
carefully, and it shows. Most
photography was done in Lone Pine, California, where cinematographer William Mellor
was able to capture the dusty atmosphere of the city and its environs
with its majestic beauty. André Previn provided the musical score
that serves the film.
Basically this is the story of one man, John Macreedy, who arrives unexpectedly
to a place totally dominated by a local bad boy, Reno
Smith and his lackeys. Smith rules on this small outpost of the West
with a tight fist. The least we want is Macreedy poking its nose in
something he wants to keep a secret.
Since Reno Smith practically "owns" the city, the names of
who wants to be the sheriff, a simple figure. Smith knows immediately on the new
arrival in the city because it seems that everyone works for him. Macreedy
wants to visit a Japanese man, whose son has saved his life in war,
but unknown to him, has been dead for quite some time.
Macreedy seems to be a symbol of justice finally arriving to the city. The
just another man who sympathizes with what Macreedy is trying to do is
the veterinarian / MORTICIAN of the city, Doc Veli, which demonstrates the
end, it is up to task. Macreedy prevails in the final.
The film is basically a shot long and medium shots, which somehow contributes to the spread
most expressions of the actors in the film.
Cinemascope, with its elongated technique does not make things better, as
most situations seem to disappear into the origins
sees a glorious. Mr Sturges does not use close-ups in the film to accentuate
some situations, but should be helped to achieve greater participation
viewer in the picture.
Spencer Tracy makes interesting work in the film. Mr Tracy was fifty
four years old when the filming was done, but it seemed much larger.
Robert Ryan, an excellent actor is good as the evil Reno Smith. Walter Brennan
Veli Doc played with his usual charm. Ernest Borgnine, Lee Marvin, Dean Jagger and John Ericson
are effective under Mr Sturges'.
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See also: Drama: Soldier's Girl
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