Ride the High Country
Seen it?1962 | 94 min | Western, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 Rio Bravo or Silverado, 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 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $813K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Peckinpah
- Randolph ScottGil Westrum
- Joel McCreaSteve Judd
- Mariette HartleyElsa Knudsen
- Ron StarrHeck Longtree
- Edgar BuchananJudge Tolliver
- R.G. ArmstrongJoshua Knudsen
- Jenie JacksonKate
- James DruryBilly Hammond
- L.Q. JonesSylvus Hammond
- John AndersonElder Hammond