The Furies
Seen it?1950 | 109 min | Western
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a box office smash, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
A New Mexico cattle man and his strong-willed daughter clash over land and love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1550 billion worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Mann
- Barbara StanwyckVance Jeffords
- Wendell CoreyRip Darrow
- Walter HustonT. C. Jeffords
- Judith AndersonFlo Burnett
- Gilbert RolandJuan Herrera
- Thomas GomezEl Tigre
- Beulah BondiMrs. Anaheim
- Albert DekkerMr. Reynolds
- John BromfieldClay Jeffords
- Wallace FordScotty Hyslip