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A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 32 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 71% of the 156 1950s crime movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 17m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
The tranquility of a small town is marred only by sheriff Tod Shaw's unsuccessful courtship of widow Ellen Benson, a pacifist who can't abide guns and those who use them. But violence descends on Ellen's household willy-nilly when the U.S. President passes through town... and slightly psycho hired assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 32 points higher than audiences do.
123 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard SaleScreenplay
- Lewis AllenDirector
- David RaksinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Frank SinatraJohn Baron
- Sterling HaydenSheriff Tod Shaw
- James GleasonPeter 'Pop' Benson
- Nancy GatesEllen Benson
- Kim CharneyPeter 'Pidge' Benson III
- Willis BoucheySecret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney
- Paul FreesBenny Conklin
- Christopher DarkBart Wheeler
- James O'HaraJud Hobson
- Kem DibbsWilson
- Charles SmithBebop
- Paul WexlerSlim Adams
Stills
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Themes
assassinusa presidentfilm noirblack and whitetrainhome invasionsecret servicegrocery storeheld hostageassassination planelectriciantv repairman