Ride The High Country

– An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But wha..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1962
Ride the High Country (1962)

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

Ride the High Country (1962) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 May 1962

Language:

English, Chinese

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Director:

Sam Peckinpah

Writer:

N.B. Stone Jr.

Main Actors:

Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr

Plot:

Aging ex-marshal Steve Judd is hired by a bank to transport a gold shipment through dangerous territory. He hires an old partner, Gil Westrum, and his young protege Heck to assist him. Steve doesn't know, however, that Gil and Heck plan to steal the gold, with or without Steve's help. On the trail, the three get involved in a young woman's desire to escape first from her father, then from her fiance and his dangerously psychotic brothers.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

MGM Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%