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Rancho Notorious

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1952 | 86 min | Drama, Western

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Open Range or Hud, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A man in search of revenge infiltrates a ranch, hidden in an inhospitable region, where its owner, Altar Keane, gives shelter to outlaws fleeing from the law in exchange for a price.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fritz Lang

  • Marlene DietrichAltar Keane
  • Arthur KennedyVern Haskell
  • Mel FerrerFrenchy Fairmont
  • Gloria HenryBeth Forbes
  • William FrawleyBaldy Gunder
  • Lisa FerradayMaxine
  • John RavenDealer
  • Jack ElamMort Geary
  • George ReevesWilson
  • Frank FergusonPreacher