The Last Hunt
Seen it?1956 | 108 min | Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
A buffalo hunter has a falling-out with his partner, who kills for fun.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Brooks
- Robert TaylorCharlie Gilson
- Stewart GrangerSandy McKenzie
- Lloyd NolanWoodfoot
- Debra PagetIndian girl
- Russ TamblynJimmy O'Brien
- Joe De SantisEd Black
- Ainslie PryorBuffalo hunter #1
- Ralph MoodyIndian agent
- Fred GrahamBartender
- Constance FordPeg