Broken Lance
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Movie Reviews of Broken Lance
Movie Review: One of my favorite old movies finally in DVD format!
Summary: 5 Stars
This has been one of my favorite movies for over twenty five years. Scene after scene, there's something to watch for. What I've always loved about this movie is the great, wrenching dialogue. And watching a young Robert Wagner isn't too difficult either.
But now, on DVD, I feel as though I am seeing the movie for the first time (or at least the second time!) The quality of this DVD is impressive. I also own a DVD version from a few years back that came from China, with Chinese subtitles. Comparing the two on my 55" tv is like comparing a digital picture taken with a 2 megapixel camera to a digital picture taken with a 12 megapixel camera. The quality of this Twentieth Century Fox DVD is outstanding for such an old movie. The picture is very clear, the color saturation is deep and rich, the sound is great. I've noticed nuances about the picture, and the background scenery, that I never noticed before.
This edition also features both a widescreen and a full frame version of the movie, on a double sided disc. I don't think there were any special features,aside from the original trailer, but I am happy to have this excellent version of my favorite old film.
Movie Review: A Western Version of KING LEAR
Summary: 5 Stars
Spencer Tracy stars in BROKEN LANCE (1954), a powerful drama patterned after Shakespere's KING LEAR. In truth, this western, which won a Writing Oscar for Philip Yordan, is a remake of a modern day film, HOUSE OF STRANGERS (1949) that featured Edward G. Robinson in the Tracy role.
Tracy, appearing only in flashback sequences, is a ruthless cattle baron with four sons. The three eldest, including Richard Widmark, he treats like hired hands, favoring his youngest boy (Robert Wagner), who agrees to serve a three year jail term instead of his father.
While he is incarcerated, the other sons double-cross Tracy, which results in his death and causes Wagner to seek revenge upon his release.
Jean Peters, Katy Jurado and Hugh O'Brien co-star in this excellent western.
© Michael B. Druxman
Movie Review: Broken Lance
Summary: 5 Stars
This Classic is done very well, The Actors were very good. The time period this movie is set in is very accurate. Those of us who grow up in the cattle country have been told by family that were there. About the real Problems of clean water,the Wire,the Rustling, & the Eastern Big Business Practices this movie protrays.
Jerry
Movie Review: Broken Lance
Summary: 5 Stars
There are many westerns out there and this is a great one. Robert Wagner played a good part as a half breed the son of Spencer Tracy and his Indian wife and the struggles that he had with his half brothers. He was the nicest brother of the four brothers and he put up with alot only to be the better person. A truly great movie.Movie Review: Broken Lance
Summary: 5 Stars
Spencer Tracey and Robert Wagner give outstanding performances in this Western with a difference.When they find their water supply has been polluted by the neighbouring mine owners battle begins. The ensuing trial brings a surprise outcome.
Great viewing - highly recommended.