The Hanging Tree [1959] [DVD]Gary Cooper (actor) Maria Schell (actor)
Format: all-region dvd (worldwide) Runtime: 107 min Quality: Digital
Don't be put off by the vulgar title song: this is a superb western, set in and around a wild mining community, that climaxes in a moving demonstration of the power of love. Gary Cooper gives a magnificent performance as the spiritually wounded doctor who cares for Maria Schell's temporarily blind and abandoned Swiss immigrant.
The lascivious attentions of Karl Malden add spice to the scenario and George C Scott, in his screen debut, also makes an impact as a fanatical healer. Director Delmer Daves does a wonderful job of evoking the frontier atmosphere with the able and elegant assistance of veteran cameraman, Ted McCord. |