A sharp-shooter puts away his guns for the sake of his family but can't escape his reputation. This is a rather strange Western in that the hero gets into trouble because he is a show off. He's itching to show people how good he is with a gun, yet he is afraid to use it in a gunfight. The cast features many familiar faces but this is not the finest hour for any of the actors. Ford looks tired. Crain looks uncomfortable. Crawford is typically blustery as the heavy (figuratively and literally). Tamblyn does a nice barnyard dance routine but it's out of place in this film. The drab cinematography and pedestrian direction don't help matters.
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