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Decision at Sundown (1957) | Criteria

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Decision at Sundown

English • 1957 • 1h 18m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Budd Boetticher

Synopsis

A man and his partner arrive at a small Western town to kill its most powerful man because the former blames him for his wife's death.

Included in
The Ranown Westerns
Position 3
Included in
August 2021
Position 20

Credits

Crew

DirectorBudd Boetticher

WriterCharles Lang

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

ComposerHeinz Roemheld

ProducerHarry Joe Brown

Cast

Randolph Scottas Bart Allison

John Carrollas Tate Kimbrough

Karen Steeleas Lucy Summerton

as Ruby James

Noah Beery Jr.as Sam

John Archeras Dr. John Storrow

Andrew Dugganas Sheriff Swede Hansen

James Westerfieldas Otis, the Bartender

John Litelas Charles Summerton

Ray Tealas Morley Chase

Vaughn Tayloras Mr. Baldwin

Richard Deaconas Reverend Zaron

H.M. Wynantas Spanish

Gordon Carvethas Clerk

Bill Clarkas Morley's Henchman

Abel Fernandezas Pete (uncredited)

Duke Fishmanas Barfly

Herman Hackas Stage Passenger

Al Haskellas Buggy Driver

Reed Howesas Morley's Henchman