Review of Ride the High Country (1962) by Scott C — 30 Mar 2013

Peckinpah hadn't really hit his stride yet. There's nothing really special about this western. I found it a bore.

This review of Ride the High Country (1962) was written by Scott C on 30 Mar 2013.

Ride the High Country has generally received very positive reviews.

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