Review of Ride the High Country (1962) by Tim E — 17 Jun 2008

Perfect casting and sparkling dialogue combine to make this a true classic. Possibly my all time favourite film.

This review of Ride the High Country (1962) was written by Tim E on 17 Jun 2008.

Ride the High Country has generally received very positive reviews.

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WIDESCREEN. Muy buena, pero el la escena del duelo clímax tiene cierto aire de irrealidad que molesta…

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