3:10 to Yuma (1957, dir. Delmer Daves)

3:10 to Yuma (1957, dir. Delmer Daves)

What Is It?: A tight, chamber Western about a infamous outlaw (Glenn Ford) and the regular ol' family man (Van Heflin) who guards him until the train -- the 3:10 to Yuma, natch -- comes.

What About It?: A terrific, taut film notable for the fantastic camera work and the excellent interplay between Heflin and Ford. Ford, in particular, is great in a seething, charming sexual performance. Shot by the great Charles "Bud" Lawton Jr. -- he also lensed Lost Classic fave The Tall T in the same year -- the opening crane is stunning and the bar scene, where Ford and his gang celebrate and challenge the town, is taught in film classes the world over, surely.

Why Should I See It?: For lovers of all Westerns, in particular the lean psychological Westerns that the Lost Classic is partial to. Also for those who want to catch a semi-Lost Classic before it's remade with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale in the coming year.

What Else Is It Like?: High Noon, The Shooting, Ride Lonesome.

When Is It Playing Until ON DEMAND?: 2/2/07

Watch It ON DEMAND On Comcast Cable.

-- ddt/pdx

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