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High Hell (1958)
It is the movie of Elaine Stewart
This movie seems to be very unnoticed. But it is really worth a view! An interesting atmosphere, a well directed plot and excellent actors. Most of all it scores with the pairing of Elaine Stewart and John Derek. It is their second movie together after "The Adventures of Haji Baba". And again the chemistry between these two beautiful people is incredible. In my opinion Elaine Stewart is one of the prettiest and sexiest women ever hit the screen. It is hard to understand why she did not become a bigger star!
Watch the scene in this movie where she is taking a bath in a old barrel. One of the prospectors come in and .... She really is a gifted actress. The scene is a highlight and every admirer of the movies from the 50s should know it.
Torino nera (1972)
Bud Spencer as an actor?
This movie is well done. A fine director, an interesting story, good music (as always in this Italian movies from the 60s and 70s). There are strong actors too.
Bud Spencer shows that he is able to give a nice performance in a dramatic role of a father who is in the prison innocently. Of course there are not very fine nuances in his mimic but he fits the role perfect.
A surprise for me was that he has not the leading role. There are two boys who never made a lot of other movies. They dominate the screen and did an impressive job - Domenico Santoro and Andrea Balestri!
Cheyenne: The Conspirators (1957)
Clint sings!
This is one of the most interesting episodes of this great western show. Clint Walker as Cheyenne Bodie has to sing in it. We all know that he had a wonderful voice. He sang in one of his movies too (Night of the Grizzly) and he even recorded an album (called "Inspiration"). Here we can hear three other songs: Some Sunday morning, Whipcrack, Beautiful dreamer! There is another surprise in this episode: Clint plays a double role: He is Cheyenne and an actor who looks exactly like the main character. As the actor Clint appears very British and stylish. There is an shirtless scene too. All in all this episode is a great pleasure!
The Tanks Are Coming (1951)
Great cast
What a great cast this is. Steve Cochran is perfect in the role of the hard uncompromising. His character is near to a villain what he often played. But "Sully" turns out as a real hero in an "Audie-Murphy-style". Also very interesting is Philip Carey as Lieutenant. He only was 25 at this time but he radiates wisdom and superior style. All the supporting players are also good although I only knew John McIntire before. The characters are well developed and Lewis Seiler also directed the action sequences very thrilling.
All in all it is an entertaining movie which certainly only shows one side of the medal.
Fury at Showdown (1957)
Little masterpiece - No mainstream, very different.
This western has a very small budget.
But the story and the actors are as powerful and motivated as it were a blockbuster.
John Derek delivers a convincing portrait of a young man full of goodwill and also full of wrath. He is perfect for the leading part. His supporting cast - although not so well known - is a good one. Especially Nick Adams and the actor who plays the sheriff.
Gerd Oswald directed a couple of movies with stories of high morality. This one is his best.
The story is about a man who was in prison for manslaughter. He tries to come back to society and to his profession as a farmer but there is a man who wants revenge for the death of his brother...Village people are not very happy too...
Imitation of Life (1959)
John Gavin - Maybe the most handsome man ever appeared on the screen
A lot of comments were written on this movie. I recently viewed it for the first time - and I liked it.
The story is interesting and exciting. There are remarkable scenes in it especially with Juanita Moore. There is likable acting by Lana Turner and Sandra Dee too. A special bonus is the appearing of Mahalia Jackson. Of course there are some scenes which seem overloaded towards the end.
But I was most impressed by leading man John Gavin. I wonder why not only one comment focuses on him. Never recognized that he was looking that good. And I think his acting was everything but wooden.
Love Me Tender (1956)
Great Entertainment for Western/Egan/Elvis-Fans
This movie is one of the better B-western. It has a solid and rugged star, a good cast and is directed very well. The story is exciting and touching.
I always liked Richard Egan. Once again he proves that he really is a convincing actor and he is supported by Debra Paget, Mildred Dunnock, William Campbell and James Drury. (Where is young Barry Coe?)
Elvis Presley has an subordinated but interesting part. His best sequences are his songs (a mix of country and rock'n'roll). But he also shows that he has not to hide some acting abilities. The last scenes when he is upset of jealousy and when he finally is dying belongs to the best what he ever did on the screen.
3:10 to Yuma (1957)
A+Western, great cast
I admire Glenn Ford for a long time. He has given so many great performances. But I never saw him better than in this remarkable Daves-Western. His portrait of the villain is perfect and looks like acting seems to be the easiest thing in the world. The other crew members are also likable especially the two ladies, Henry Jones, young Richard Jaeckel and Van Heflin of course.
Home from the Hill (1960)
Very entertaining and a lot of good performances
Surely this movie is not a masterpiece. The story is not really thrilling because it is to far away from real life. Sometimes you feel like you would be in a "penny novel" like we say in Austria. Non of the characters really has a deeper subscription.
But there are a lot of entertaining scenes (chasing the pig, inviting the girl...), sympathetic performances (by Mitchum, Hamilton, Parker, Sloane, Patten) and a good music.
An outstanding performance is given by George Peppard in one of his earliest movies. He is a rebel, very cool with great physical condition. I think he try to copy Paul Newman a bit but in my opinion I never saw Peppard more convincing.
The Heiress (1949)
Monty Clift
Just saw "The Heiress" once again and read the user-comments.
I agree with all of you: Olivia de H. and Ralph R. are both fantastic.
But in my opinion it is Monty Clift who gave the outstanding performance. It is his third movie and he is far away from being a drunk or destroyed, confused person. He is on the top of his career and he is unbelievable handsome.
Note Vanessa Brown as the maid. A very beautiful young actress from Austria who played Lex Barker´s Jane in one of his Tarzan adventures.
Single-Handed (1953)
Great role for Jeffrey Hunter and a touching love-affair...
...between Hiller and Rennie.
"Sailor of the king" seems to be a lot of fiction. But it is a gripping story of two lovers in WW1 and the adventures of their son in WW2.
I love the beginning of the movie with shy Michael Rennie and the charming Wendy Hiller. Then Jeff comes and takes the command. It is very thrilling to watch him shooting Peter van Eyck who is a famous german actor and plays very well too.
I do not like the ending. It is too unrealistic. >
Money from Home (1953)
Funny routine
This one is a typical Martin/Lewis vehicle. They are cousins who have to manage a lot of troubles. Jerry gets his satirical performances, Dino gets his songs - they would manage their roles asleep and have a lot of self-ironic.
But there are still more positive aspects: It is the team´s first picture in color; George Marshall directs with sure hand and the supporting cast is very good although there are no big names in it; The first sequence in the movie where Dean is threaten by "Chambo Schneider" is a first class parody on gangster movie cliches of the Thirties;
To sum it up it is a pleasure for fans like me. 7/10.
Eagle's Wing (1979)
Strange!
I just saw "Eagle´s wing". I do not really know why this movie was made. What is the message of this story? Nevertheless I liked it. There are some exciting scenes in it. I appreciate a strong performance by Martin Sheen. Harvey Keitel is less convincing.
Thunder Over the Plains (1953)
Outstanding little movie
Randolph Scott often shines as typical westerner. Here he plays Captain Potter a perfect example for Christian charity. He even prefers humiliation and danger to reputation of his lovely wife. He is a hero and a saint.
Scott never looks unbelievable in his part.
Lex Barker, former Tarzan and later superman "Old Shatterhand", plays against his image as arrogant villain. And I think he does it very well.
The story is entertaining and there are a lot of other good actors like Henry Hull, Phyllis Kirk and Elisha Cook jr. in it.
This really is an enjoyable B-western directed by veteran Andre de Toth.
King Creole (1958)
Presley is a good actor. But he is not the only one here.
I read the book and I liked it. The movie only take a small part of the book and change Danny´s profession from a boxer to a singer.
Nevertheless there is a lot of atmosphere in the movie. New Orleans, French Quarter, Bourbon Street, nightclubs...Michael Curtiz did a good directing job.
There is a wonderful cast. Elvis Presley shines in the leading part. He gives an outstanding performance full of power, action and sensibility as the unlucky, angry young man. Danny is a victim of the circumstances. Presley is supported by Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Dolores Hart, Dean Jagger and Vic Morrow. They all play very well and convincing.
There is a lot of music in this movie. But no matter if you are a fan of "the King" or not the music does not disturb the plot.
I think this movie is worth to watch and Elvis Presley never was a better actor.
The Liquidator (1965)
Wasted talents
I just saw "The liquidator". I think it is one of Rod´s worst pictures.
There is a funny and promising beginning but after ten or fifteen minutes it only is boring. Rod is fun to watch but his character is badly developed.
The rest of the movie is very weak. That is a pity because there are talented actors in it, a capable director and a nice basic idea.
The Searchers (1956)
Concerning Jeffrey Hunter
Just want to add that in my opinion Jeffrey Hunter gave the best performance. The developing of his character is interesting to watch. From the shy kid to the brave man. John Ford directed Hunter in two other films. I think Ford also was impressed by Jeffrey´s strong acting.
White Feather (1955)
Jeffrey Hunter´s watchable performance
"White Feather" could be a very interesting and memorable movie. But it became only "average", though there are some interesting view points about portraying the proud Cheyenne. Director Webb and Writer Daves give a more authentic look than any other western of that time. Jeffrey Hunter plays "Little Dog" a humane and very proud son of a chief. He is by far the best actor in the movie.
John Lund gives a solid performance. Robert Wagner looks good as the young hero but his acting...?
Completely undeveloped is the interesting character of Ann (pale: Virginia Leith): She is in love with Wagner but also feels sympathy for the Indians and especially for Wagner´s future wife Debra Paget (who were much better in "Broken Arrow" five years before).
The final scene is far too melodramatic and too long. It destroys the complete impression of the movie.
Positive Aspects beside Hunter´s sensitive portray and the description of the Indians are the great landscape and costly, effective mass-scenes.
I tartari (1961)
Some ups, some downs
This is no boring picture but it is far away from well entertainment too. The story is too simple. Most of the actors are not very convincing (especially too old and too dark "Viking" Victor Mature and an uninspired Luciano Marin). There remains an interesting Orson Welles as "Tartarian" Burundai and the experienced directing by Richard Thorpe (director of legendary historical epics like "Ivanhoe"). Good work is also done by the Italian cast members who composed the music, took the location shots and designed the costumes. To sum it up an average movie.
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Impressive movie. John Derek´s Joshua is the big hit.
There are a lot of user comments about this great epic movie. There are unforgotten scenes in it: The division of the sea; the proclamation of the ten commandments, etc. There are great actors in it and fans of Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner and Anne Baxter wrote their opinions of these stars. But the actor that impressed me most clearly is John Derek. His superior portrait of Joshua touched me. Like Charlton Heston he performed the character from the age of a young man to a very old man. After watching the movie I wanted to know everything about the biblical figure and the actor. Sadly there are hardly ever movies on TV with Derek. "Ten commandments" is the debut of an other nearly forgotten actor too: Clint Walker is seen as one of the Pharaoh´s bodyguards.
Winnetou - 2. Teil (1964)
My favorite May-Picture
This one is regarded as one of the best "Karl-May-Movies" and is my personal favorite too. Lex Barker and Pierre Brice as the famous friends Winnetou and Old Shatterhand - as dignified as always. Supported by young Terence Hill in an early important part and the best cast ever seen in a May-Movie: Klaus Kinski, Anthony Steel, Karin Dor and the gorgeous yugoslavian actors Mirko Boman and Gojko Mitic. There is an emotional and thrilling story about Winnetou and his love Ribanna. Director Reinl - husband of Ribanna-performer Karin Dor - did an excellent job: There are great shootings of the landscape and the romantic May-feeling is stronger than ever before or after this little masterpiece.
Tarzan's Savage Fury (1952)
An exciting little Tarzan-movie
Lex Barker`s fourth appearing as Tarzan is one of his most entertaining. He is my all-time-favorite in this role. His Co-stars are very convincing here. Dorothy Hart as Jane remembers on the good old "Maureen O´Sullivan-Days" and she is the most likeable Jane Barker ever had (Barker has a different Jane in any of his five Tarzan-movies). The performer of Rokov (Charles Korvin)is a notable villain and even young Tommy Carlton already is a good actor. The story goes straight ahead and has some quite exciting moments. With his wild jungle-tribes, cannibals, crocodiles and lions this little movie is a pleasure for all Tarzan-worshippers around the world.
Rogue Cop (1954)
Great movie. A very interesting side of Mr. Taylor.
This picture is an example of a perfect cast. The leading role is a possibility for Robert Taylor to prove that he is an allrounder as an actor. Hard, dirty and gritty - he even use "angelface" Janet Leigh for his interests. Miss Leigh as pretty and credible as always. The same to George Raft. He even could play his part asleep. Anne Francis, Steve Forrest and Vince Edwards are also convincing. Roy Rowland (he directs Taylor in the western-comedy-hit "Many rivers to cross") captures the atmosphere of policeman and gentleman-gangster. Writer Boehm also is the author of "The big heat" an movie which is similar in atmosphere and plot.