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Still from Bend of the River — Bend of the River (1952) — Anthony MannPhotographed by Irving Glassberg

Poster for Bend of the River

Anthony Mann

Bend of the River

English / 1952 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Adventure Western

Letterboxd: 3.70/5·9.5K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Two men with questionable pasts, Glyn McLyntock and his friend Cole, lead a wagon-train load of homesteaders from Missouri to the Oregon territory...

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Anthony Mann Directs James Stewart
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorAnthony Mann

WriterBorden Chase

CinematographerIrving Glassberg

Composer

EditorRussell F. Schoengarth

ProducerAaron Rosenberg

Cast

James Stewartas Glyn McLyntock

Arthur Kennedyas Emerson Cole

Julie Adamsas Laura Baile

Rock Hudsonas Trey Wilson

Jay C. Flippenas Jeremy Baile

Lori Nelsonas Marjie Baile

Chubby Johnsonas Cap'n Mello

Stepin Fetchitas Adam

Harry Morganas Shorty

Howard Petrieas Tom Hendricks

Frances Bavieras Mrs. Prentiss

Jack Lambertas Red

Royal Danoas Long Tom

Frank Chaseas Wasco

Cliff Lyonsas Willie

Frank Fergusonas Tom Grundy

Bend of the River (1952) | Criteria