1952 · 91 min · NR

Bend of the River

Name: Bend of the River
Genre: Western, Adventure
Released: 1952
Duration: 91 min
Cast: James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson, Jay C. Flippen

Directed by Anthony Mann · Western, Adventure

Bend of the River (1952) is a Western film, directed by Anthony Mann set in Portland during the 1800s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of redemption and betrayal run throughout.

Composer

Hans J. Salter

Cinematography

Irving Glassberg

Cast

James StewartArthur KennedyJulie AdamsRock HudsonJay C. FlippenLori NelsonChubby JohnsonStepin Fetchit

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Portland

Setting

Wilderness Rural

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Western

Themes

Redemption Betrayal

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Bend of the River

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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