NR | 1h 23m | Western | 1951
The “mysterious drifter” trope has long been a staple of many a Western. From the lone strangers who arrive from faraway lands, like the iconic “Shane” (1953), to multiple individuals, such as the traveling brothers in “The Tall Men” (1955), these films draw audiences in by offering the promise of untold stories. The secretive past of these figures begs to be revealed, making for a gripping narrative.
