The movie isn't so much about robbing a bank as it is an examination of life in a small American community. Stephen McNally plays "Harper," who comes to town with his associates – the unpleasant “Dill” (Lee Marvin) and J. Carrol Naish’s “Chapman” – and begins planning their robbery. The bank manager, "Harry" (Tommy Noonan), seems oblivious, occupied by some unusual nighttime pursuits. Similarly, Richard Egan portrays…

The Brandenville Broth. Violent Saturday comes from director Richard Fleischer, with a screenplay by Sydney Boehm based on William L. Heath’s novel. The film features Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Lee Marvin, Stephen McNally, J. Carrol Naish, Tommy Noonan, Ernest Borgnine, Virginia Leith and Sylvia Sidney. Hugo Friedhoffer composed the music, and Charles G. Clarke was in charge of cinematography. Stand Pat and R…