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The Naked Spur (1953) | Criteria

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The Naked Spur

English • 1953 • 1h 31m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers.

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Anthony Mann Directs James Stewart
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Western Noir
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Additions: July 2020
Position 51

Credits

Crew

DirectorAnthony Mann

WriterHarold Jack Bloom, Sam Rolfe

CinematographerWilliam C. Mellor

ComposerBronislau Kaper

EditorGeorge White

ProducerWilliam H. Wright

Cast

James Stewartas Howard Kemp

Janet Leighas Lina Patch

Robert Ryanas Ben Vandergroat

Ralph Meekeras Roy Anderson

Millard Mitchellas Jesse Tate