The Naked Spur

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The Naked Spur

film by Mann [1953]

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The Naked Spur (1953), often considered the very best of Mann’s westerns, starred Stewart as a bounty hunter escorting a killer (Robert Ryan) through the Rockies. The strong supporting cast included Janet Leigh and Ralph Meeker, but the film’s special resonance can be credited to…
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The Naked Spur (1953), often considered the very best of Mann’s westerns, starred Stewart as a bounty hunter escorting a killer (Robert Ryan) through the Rockies. The strong supporting cast included Janet Leigh and Ralph Meeker, but the film’s special resonance can be credited to…
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