Review of Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) by Mark D — 05 Jul 2012

Friday, July 6, 2012.

(1973) Cahill- US Marshall.

WESTERN.

Passable John Wayne film which is sort of like a "long" Western semi-biography since "The Dukes" eldest son, Michael Wayne was also credited as one of the producers. Anyways, John Wayne stars as J.D. Cahill a devoted and committed sheriff but as a result of not being at home almost all the time(similar to an actors life), his two rebellious underage sons were somehow involved in a bank robbery accomplicing two rowdy outlaws lead by Fraser (Western movie veteran Arthur Kennedy) killling two sheriffs in the process. The two kids then decide to return the money after spending some quality time with their dad, who has already figured what had happened. By looking at the big picture this film is not that bad, the major problem is that the film needs more editing since it almost feels it drags on forever because it has to be two hour film, inciting viewers to want it to cut-to-the-chase especially as soon as it reaches towards the end. It's also an unusual piece for John Wayne to be involved since as a real life public figure he was known to possess some ideals similar to a bigot, and in this one he's civilized towards Mexicans, Native Americans and an African American in a small pivotal role.

2.5 out of 4.