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3:10 to Yuma

3:10 to Yuma

Western · Drama · Thriller · 1957

Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.

Movie details

3:10 to Yuma

“The lonesome whistle of a train... bringing the gallows closer to a desperado... the showdown nearer to his captor!”

1957 Western · Drama · Thriller 1h 32m

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TMDB

7.3 / 10

Community rating

Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Delmer Daves

Written by

Halsted Welles

Glenn Ford

Glenn Ford

Ben Wade

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Dan Evans

Felicia Farr

Felicia Farr

Emmy

Leora Dana

Leora Dana

Mrs. Alice Evans

Henry Jones

Henry Jones

Alex Potter

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Charlie Prince

Robert Emhardt

Robert Emhardt

Mr. Butterfield

Court is in session

Put 3:10 to Yuma on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.