Bend of the River with James Stewart: DVD Cover

    Bend of the River
    a.k.a. Where the River Bends Director: Anthony Mann Cast: James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson

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    • DVD Release Date: 05/06/2003
    • Original Release: 1952
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 25,458

    Viewer Rating: (3 ratings)

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    Original theatrical trailer

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    Side #1 --
    1. Main Titles [1:31]
    2. Second Chance [3:11]
    3. Cheyenne Country [5:26]
    4. Indians! [6:35]
    5. Wagons Roll! [3:30]
    6. Welcome to Portland [8:11]
    7. Bad Deal [1:39]
    8. All Aboard! [4:52]
    9. Winter's Coming [1:58]
    10. Trouble in Town [2:50]
    11. Old Friends [7:51]
    12. Running From Hendricks [6:22]
    13. Escape Over the Hills [4:30]
    14. Ambush [1:34]
    15. Rebellion [4:06]
    16. Hostile Takeover [8:21]
    17. Where's Red? [5:41]
    18. Get McLyntock [5:51]
    19. Cross the River [5:16]
    20. Welcome Home [1:41]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Another of the collaborations between actor James Stewart and director Anthony Mann, Bend of the River casts Stewart as a former outlaw, now working as trail guide for a group of Oregon-bound farmers. He is aided in this endeavor by Arthur Kennedy, a far-from-reformed horse thief. Upon arriving in Portland, Stewart gets in the middle of a scam operated by trader Howard Petrie, who has reneged on his promise to ship goods to the settlers. Unable to take action through legal channels, Stewart and farmer Jay C. Flippen steal the provision and scurry back to the settlement by boat. On their return, they discover that Kennedy has sold out to the crooked Petrie and intends to reclaim the supplies, taking Flippen and his daughter Julie Adams as hostages to ensure safe passage. It's up to Stewart to turn the tables on his former friend and save the day. As in the other Stewart-Mann productions, Jimmy breaks away from his usual easygoing screen persona to play a tough, self-serving rugged individual, whose true motives and loyalties remain in doubt until the very end of the film. Bend of the River was adapted by Borden Chase from Bill Gulick's novel Bend of the Snake. Watch for Stepin Fetchit, Rock Hudson, Royal Dano, and Frances Bavier in minor roles. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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    Great Western!by JMCostanza

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    March 23, 2009: In my opinion this is James Stewart's best western. Great plot, acting, good ethical story about the human ability to change. Probably my favorite western film. Great movie!

    Stewart's best Westernby Anonymous

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    May 27, 2003: James Stewart made right move by work with director Anthony Mann to make 5 best and thrilling Westerns ever made. Bend of the River is their second effort and it's best western ever made. This show why Stewart is top box office draw in 1950s. Stewart play bipolar who had hidden past that will come haunt him. This is great cinema. Go check it out.


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