The 1956 film "Three Violent People," under the direction of Rudolph Maté, presents a Western narrative centered on a former Rebel soldier (Charlton Heston) who goes back to his west Texas ranch with a bride (Anne Baxter) whose reputation isn't entirely spotless. He finds himself dealing with issues involving his irresponsible one-armed brother (Tom Tryon), dishonest members of the temporary government seeking his land and its assets (Bruce Bennett and Forrest Tucker), and a foreman (Gilbert Roland) who serves as a reminder of what’s right—a man with five sons, played by Robert Blake and Jamie Farr. It's definitely a melodramatic Western, relying on passionate performances rather than authentic portrayals. The film does include an initial brawl, a fast-paced horse chase sequence, a final shootout, and a few scenes designed to create suspense. Its feel is comparable to "Duel in the Sun" from 1946, though it doesn't quite reach that level of excellence. Nevertheless, the story remains engaging, and the cast is exceptional; the scenery is also visually striking, and there’s a commendable message conveyed. Charlton Heston and Anne Baxter made this movie shortly after “The Ten Commandments,” and it seems to have been largely forgotten as a result. With a running time of 1 hour and 40 minutes, filming took place in Old Tucson, Arizona, and the surrounding landscape—including locations like the Superstition Mountains and Apache Junction. The screenplay was written by James Edward Grant, adapted from a story penned by Leonard Praskins & Barney Slater. I’d give it a grade of B/B-.
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