The Oklahoman

Good stuff indeed, showing a convincing Joel McCrea, in a typical role for him. I expected a gentle oater, but it is not. Brad Dexter is also exquisite in a very interesting villain - remember how he tries to avoid a duel in the beginning - , and I am also surprised to see Micheal Pate in a non bad guy character. Nothing exceptional though in this western, but excellent quality of directing and acting. Good photography and splendid Cinemascope in LBX DVD release. It takes place in Oklahoma and it speaks of oil, black gold.... I told you, there is nothing new about ranchers war and oil fields rage among settlers.... One of the best films from Francis D Lyon.