Decision at Sundown
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Decision at Sundown

(1957)Directed by Budd Boetticher78 minWestern
“At last the search was over...”

Bart Allison (Randolph Scott) rides into a small Western town with his partner Sam (Noah Beery Jr.), set on killing Tate Kimbrough (John Carroll), the most powerful man there. Bart blames Kimbrough for his wife's death and has come to settle it. Budd Boetticher keeps the film tight and spare, one of his seven Westerns with Scott, built around a single stubborn purpose.

Randolph Scottas Bart Allison
John Carrollas Tate Kimbrough
Karen Steeleas Lucy Summerton
Valerie Frenchas Ruby James
John Archeras Dr. John Storrow
Andrew Dugganas Sheriff Swede Hansen
James Westerfieldas Otis, the Bartender
John Litelas Charles Summerton
Ray Tealas Morley Chase
Vaughn Tayloras Mr. Baldwin
Richard Deaconas Reverend Zaron
H.M. Wynantas Spanish
BCBill Clarkas Morley's Henchman
Abel Fernandezas Pete (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Stage Passenger
AHAl Haskellas Buggy Driver
Reed Howesas Morley's Henchman
Ethan Laidlawas Townsman
Pierce Lydenas Morley's Henchman
Philo McCulloughas Townsman
Frank Millsas Townsman (uncredited)