There is a gripping opening scene setting up the motivation for the entire film. The location of the chase scene, rape, and murder was perfect...an ominously spooky river bottom lined with cottonwoods and tons of deadwood and fallen trees. The cinematography in this film was expertly done with great locations, camera angles, light and shadow, and color tones. The details in the town was the best I have ever seen in a western, very authentic...where is this location?, I would love to visit it in person. The saloon location was meticulously designed with extreme attention to authenticity and detail. These details throughout the film make it worth watching, especially for those in the craft of set design, wardrobe, camera, light, etc. The plot is ponderous, the Marshall shows very little grief or rage, the crime scene was fresh, yet he choses a circuitous route to the murderers rather than get a posse on a hot trail. Anthony Quinn is very good in his role, he loses his accent and adopts an excellent old west speech style. He exuded command and authority as the master of his territory. I would recommend this film from a technical view more than acting or story.
Review of Last Train from Gun Hill
