Although Tony Curtis' filmography includes above average performances in SOME LIKE IT HOT, THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, THE BOSTON STRANGLER, TRAPEZE, and THE GREAT RACE, I have never rated him an exceptional actor. But he certainly delivers a solid performance in THE RAWHIDE YEARS, and he is matched by the ever reliable Arthur Kennedy (in what appears to be a self-parodying role in which he keeps switching from crook to goody and back) and the smooth, classy and devious villain, Peter Van Eyck.
The lovely Colleen Miller certainly does not hurt with her sultry singing and beautiful brown eyes.
Rudolph Maté's direction is more than competent, cinematography is very good, action sequences and stunts are first rate, and the script carries enough surprises and twists to keep you riveted.
I see from other reviews that RAWHIDE is supposed to be a B pic. Well, it certainly does not look like one, to me. And the cast is better than the typical B.
Really enjoyed it - certainly exceeded my expectations!
The lovely Colleen Miller certainly does not hurt with her sultry singing and beautiful brown eyes.
Rudolph Maté's direction is more than competent, cinematography is very good, action sequences and stunts are first rate, and the script carries enough surprises and twists to keep you riveted.
I see from other reviews that RAWHIDE is supposed to be a B pic. Well, it certainly does not look like one, to me. And the cast is better than the typical B.
Really enjoyed it - certainly exceeded my expectations!