Pursued
Pursued is a 1947 film that combines western film noir and psychological melodrama. The picture was directed by Raoul Walsh and features Teresa Wright, Robert Mitchum, Judith Anderson and Dean Jagger.
Film critic Bosley Crowther wrote a mixed review, ... the strange and angry actions which occur through the tortuous wanderings of this drama seem decidedly bewildering and absurd. Whats so significant about a felloweven though he may be a fosterchildfinding life slightly oppressive on a primitive New Mexican ranch? ... As we say, without the revelation which comes rather patly at the end, the urgency of these weighty questions is hard to grasp as the picture drones along. And it is likewise hard to work up any sympathy for the hero, who seems bored by all his woes. That may be because Robert Mitchum, who plays the latter, is a very rigid gent and gives off no more animation than a Frigidaire turned to Defrost.Variety magazine, on the other hand, praised the film. The Variety staff wrote, Pursued is potent frontier days western film fare. Standout in picture is suspense generated by the original script and Raoul Walshs direction. It builds the western gunmans death walk to high moments of thrill and action. Strong casting also is a decided factor in selling the action wares. Production makes use of natural outdoor backgrounds supplied by New Mexico scenery, lending air of authenticity that is fully captured by the camera. ........
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