Review of Vera Cruz (1954) by Brad M — 03 Sep 2007

Classic western with two of Hollywoods greats.

This review of Vera Cruz (1954) was written by Brad M on 03 Sep 2007.

Vera Cruz has generally received positive reviews.

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By Monsieur R (279) on 27 Oct 2010

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By John D (2,323) on 18 Oct 2007

A precursor to the violent, amoral cynicism of Leone and Peckinpah, Robert Aldrich's Vera Cruz is a very atypical '50s Hollywood Western…

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When you pit two giants like Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster together in a film, you quickly see the scale of Lancaster`s charisma and character…

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By Jackson S (352) on 06 Jan 2009

It was refreshing to see Lancaster play such a degenerate scumbag in this. I loved it…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 11 Oct 2007

A sadly under-appreciated---and under-seen---classic that was an obvious inspiration to the fathers of the Spaghetti Westerns…

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By Alex J (316) on 04 Oct 2006

Both leads act well. A fairly action western…

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By Darren A (52) on 09 Mar 2007

Good acting, a very solid Western.. More than worth the watch…

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