Review of Night Passage (1957) by Patti W — 27 Dec 2006

I am a Western buff, I love James Stewart.

This review of Night Passage (1957) was written by Patti W on 27 Dec 2006.

Night Passage has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eric R (1,431) on 16 Nov 2011

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By Paul D (6,077) on 20 Jun 2008

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Hearing James Stewart play the accordion and sing is probably not the most pleasant part of this film. Great actor, bad singer…

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Two honest to God war heroes in the same western? Who could ask for more…

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