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Night Passage (1957)

Posted By: ChumPaa
Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)
A Film by James Neilson
DVD5 | VIDEO_TS | NTSC | MPEG 2 | 16:9 | 1h 30min | 720x480 | 29.97 fps | AC3 2ch 192Kbps | 4.02 GB
Lang: English | Subs: English | Cover + Extras
Genre: Western

IMDB
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Directed by: James Neilson
Starring: James Stewart, Audie Murphy, Dan Duryea

Storyline: The workers on the railroad haven't been paid in months –- that's because Whitey and his gang, including fast-shooting, dangerous, but likeable Utica Kid, keep holding up the train for its payroll. Grant McLaine, a former railroad employee who was fired in disgrace, is recruited to take the payroll through under cover. A young boy and a shoebox figure into the plot when Whitey's gang tries to hold up the train and Grant and the Kid meet again to settle an old score.
There have been some write-ups as to why Anthony Mann quit the film, either as a result of not getting along with James Stewart or his criticizing Audie Murphy on his acting ability. Personally, I think it might be the latter because I can't fathom anybdy in Hollywood not getting along with James Stewart! But, one thing is certain… the Mann trademark locations had already been determined before Mr. Mann left. Colorado never looked better! And the wide screen format just enhances this! I like films with trains. Here we see an extended train sequence through that beautiful scenery, including a fairly spectacular crash with the water tower.

It's been written in a couple places here that the cast was somewhat weak. While I do agree that Jack Elam only had a bit to do, we've still got James Stewart, Audie Murphy, Dan Duryea (great over-acting stint!), Elaine Stewart, Dianne Foster, Brandon De Wilde, Jay C. Flippen, Robert Wilke (looking like an older Richard Widmark), Hugh Beaumont, Paul Fix, and a nice scene with Olive Carey. That's a pretty good bunch for TV Director James Neilson to put through their paces.
by Chuck Miller
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Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)

Night Passage (1957)


DVD Extras:
*Theatrical trailer