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Bend of the River

  • 1952
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
11K
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James Stewart and Julie Adams in Bend of the River (1952)
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Classical WesternMountain AdventureQuestActionAdventureDramaRomanceWestern

When a town boss confiscates homesteaders' supplies after gold is discovered nearby, a tough cowboy risks his life to try and get it to them.When a town boss confiscates homesteaders' supplies after gold is discovered nearby, a tough cowboy risks his life to try and get it to them.When a town boss confiscates homesteaders' supplies after gold is discovered nearby, a tough cowboy risks his life to try and get it to them.

  • Director
    • Anthony Mann
  • Writers
    • Borden Chase
    • William Gulick
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Rock Hudson
    • Arthur Kennedy
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anthony Mann
    • Writers
      • Borden Chase
      • William Gulick
    • Stars
      • James Stewart
      • Rock Hudson
      • Arthur Kennedy
    • 89User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast43

    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Glyn McLyntock
    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Trey Wilson
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • Emerson Cole
    Julie Adams
    Julie Adams
    • Laura Baile
    • (as Julia Adams)
    Jay C. Flippen
    Jay C. Flippen
    • Jeremy Baile
    Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson
    • Marjie Baile
    Chubby Johnson
    Chubby Johnson
    • Cap'n Mello
    Stepin Fetchit
    Stepin Fetchit
    • Adam
    • (as Stepin' Fetchit)
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • Shorty
    • (as Henry Morgan)
    Howard Petrie
    Howard Petrie
    • Tom Hendricks
    Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier
    • Mrs. Prentiss
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Red
    Royal Dano
    Royal Dano
    • Long Tom
    Frank Chase
    Frank Chase
    • Wasco
    Cliff Lyons
    Cliff Lyons
    • Willie
    Frank Ferguson
    Frank Ferguson
    • Tom Grundy
    Victor Adamson
    Victor Adamson
    • Barfly
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Arnie
    • Barker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Anthony Mann
    • Writers
      • Borden Chase
      • William Gulick
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    Reviewers say 'Bend of the River' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Though the film received generally poor reviews, it is noteworthy as marking a turning point in James Stewart's career, as he began to play much more violent, cynical and ruthless characters.
    • Goofs
      When Laura Baile gets shot by an arrow, it is almost between her neck and her chest. Soon after, it is high in her right shoulder.
    • Quotes
      • Glyn McLyntock: Always point this (the wagon tongue) toward the North Star. Then come morning, we'll know where we're going.
    • Alternate versions
      This film was published in Italy in a DVD anthology entitled "ORIZZONTI SPEZZATI: Bend of the River, 1952 + The Naked Spur, 1953 + The Far Country, 1954", distributed by DNA Srl. The film has been re-edited with the contribution of the film history scholar Riccardo Cusin.
    • Connections
      Edited from Canyon Passage (1946)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 29, 1952 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tierra y Esperanza
    • Filming locations
      • Mount Hood, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,194
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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