Review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) by James-Masaki R — 14 May 2011
Although it is a film with a very serious issues on racism and sexism set during the post-civil war west, Woody Strode commands as Sergeant Rutledge, a man on trial in a small town for rape and murder.
Ford's film has obvious cultural importance and with his classic Monument Valley vistas as beautiful backdrops, but he keeps us entertained in the usual boring courtroom scenes with some actually hilarious comical bits.
Others would've destroyed it, but Ford always knows how to balance serious and funny to the point where the seriousness is never diminished. And Woody Strode, although not top billed is commanding as Rutledge.
No other black actor of that era had the caliber he had.
This review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) was written by James-Masaki R on 14 May 2011.
Sergeant Rutledge has generally received very positive reviews.
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