When it came to playing tough, cynical dames, few actresses could equal Barbara Stanwyck, who hit her peak as Arizona ranch owner Jessica Drummond in this delirious Western from director Sam Fuller.
The set up is nothing new; Cattle-queen Jessica has the sheriff in her pocket, and her small ‘army’ of 40 gunfighters terrorise the townsfolk until a visiting marshal (Barry Sullivan) restores order.
Jessica becomes smitten with the new lawman, all the while he has eyes for attractive young female gunsmith, Louvenia Spanger (Eve Brent).
Stanwyck insisted on doing her own stunts, including being dragged along the ground for a hundred yards behind a horse.
Jessica Drummond
Barbara Stanwyck Griff Bonell
Barry Sullivan Sheriff Ned Logan
Dean Jagger Brockie Drummond
John Ericson Wes Bonell
Gene Barry Chico Bonell
Robert Dix Louvenia Spanger
Eve Brent Barney Cashman
Jidge Carroll Judge Macy
Paul Dubov Shotgun Spanger
Gerald Milton Rio
Ziva Rodann Marshal John Chisum
Hank Worden Wiley
Neyle Morrow Howard Swain
Chuck Roberson Charlie Savage
Chuck Hayward Chico’s Girlfriend
Sandy Wirth
Director
Sam Fuller
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