The read
Scores higher than 90% of the 158 1970s western movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic72/100
147 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert BentonWriter
- Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
- David NewmanWriter
- Lee AdamsWriter
- Charles StrouseOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kirk DouglasParis Pitman, Jr.
- Henry FondaWoodward W. Lopeman
- Hume CronynDudley Whinner
- Warren OatesFloyd Moon
- Burgess MeredithThe Missouri Kid
- John RandolphCyrus McNutt
- Lee GrantMrs. Bullard
- Arthur O'ConnellMr. Lomax
- Martin GabelWarden LeGoff
- Michael BlodgettCoy Cavendish
- C.K. YangAh-Ping
- Alan Hale Jr.Tobaccy
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The Best Movies of 1970
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