Review of The Lonely Man (1957) by Kevin R — 14 Jul 2015

If he wants to hate me, let him.

Jacob Wade is a trouble, lonely, wandering gunslinger with money enough to settle down and retire but enough skeletons in his closet to fill a cemetery. He returns to his hometown to find his son, an angry man who hates him. He tries to settle down with his son but his son and his old enemies won't make it easy.

"Can I buy you a drink?".

"Anyone can buy me a drink.".

Henry Levin, director of Journey to the Center of the Earth, Where the Boys Are, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, and Jolson Sings Again, delivers The Lonely Man. The storyline for this picture is interesting and contains some worthwhile characters. I loved Anthony Perkins in this film but felt Jack Palace was a bit rigid. The rest of the cast delivered above average performances.

"You mention my mother in this house again and I'll kill you.".

This was recommended to me via Verizon Fios so I DVR'd it off the Movies! Channel. I found this fun to watch unfold and it is a nice addition to the genre. I wouldn't call this anything special or a must see but it is worth following if you're a fan of the genre.

"I look like her, don't I?".

Grade: C+.