It's far too melodramatic when establishing character in the first part of the film, and subsequently doesn't follow through too much on Peck's mental scars which it makes so much of. However, once the main plot occurs it comes into own despite being a too short affair.
This review of The Purple Plain (1954) was written by Paul D on 21 Jun 2009.
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