Horizons West

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Horizons West
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Directed by Budd Boetticher
Screenplay by Louis Stevens
Story byLouis Stevens
Produced by Albert J. Cohen
Starring Robert Ryan
Julie Adams
Rock Hudson
Cinematography Charles P. Boyle
Edited by Ted J. Kent
Color process Technicolor
Production
company
Universal Pictures
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • October 11, 1952 (1952-10-11)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Horizons West is a 1952 American Western film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Robert Ryan, Julie Adams and Rock Hudson. [1] [2]

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Plot

After the Civil War, Brothers Dan and Neil Hammond return to Texas and to their parents' ranch. Neil is happy to simply help run the spread, but Dan's ambition is to build an empire, the way ruthless business tycoon Cord Hardin has.

From the moment they meet, Hardin's wife Lorna has romantic designs on Dan. After a series of confrontations between the two men results in Hardin's death, the two become involved. Dan becomes a powerful figure, overseeing a vast enterprise that involves rustling horses and buying up land by taking advantage of lax laws. He corrupts many officials and makes many enemies.

When the marshal of Austin is relieved of duty due to his association with Dan, Neil becomes the law and a violent showdown between the brothers is inevitable.

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References

  1. Hal Erickson (2011). "New York Times: Horizons West". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved August 3, 2008.
  2. Budd Boetticher: The Last Interview Wheeler, Winston Dixon. Film Criticism; Meadville Vol. 26, Iss. 3, (Spring 2002): 52-0_3.