The wild fun and reckless firing by a bunch of travelling cowboys kills a resident of Bannock, a small western town. This sets Marshal Jared Maddox (Burt Lancaster) to chase the killers to bring them to book; however, fierce resistance is offered by the perpetrators of crime abetted by the townsmen and patrons of Sabbath.
It is evident that performance of Burt Lancaster as a relentless, harsh and uncompromising lawman is the key point and major strength of the film. He has wielded a stern bearing with a certain degree of style that enthralls the viewers. His adept analysis of crime and criminal mindset is logical and appealing.
Though the story and the plot are not much stronger, it is the acting performances of the lead actors including Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan and Lee J. Cobb that viewer often feels grip of the movie. It is also good to see veteran actor Robert Duvall perform, though in a minor role.
Again it won't be out of place to mention that acting performances and apt direction are the strong and core points of the film.
It is evident that performance of Burt Lancaster as a relentless, harsh and uncompromising lawman is the key point and major strength of the film. He has wielded a stern bearing with a certain degree of style that enthralls the viewers. His adept analysis of crime and criminal mindset is logical and appealing.
Though the story and the plot are not much stronger, it is the acting performances of the lead actors including Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan and Lee J. Cobb that viewer often feels grip of the movie. It is also good to see veteran actor Robert Duvall perform, though in a minor role.
Again it won't be out of place to mention that acting performances and apt direction are the strong and core points of the film.