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Warlock

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1959 | 122 min | Western

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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. If you loved My Darling Clementine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1959: an older pace and style.

A band of murderous cowboys has imposed a reign of terror on the town of Warlock. With the sheriff humiliatingly run out of town, the residents hire the services of Clay Blaisedell as de facto town marshal. He arrives along with his friend, Tom Morgan, and sets about restoring law and order on his own terms whilst also overseeing the establishment of a gambling house and saloon.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward Dmytryk

  • Richard WidmarkJohnny Gannon
  • Henry FondaClay Blaisedell
  • Anthony QuinnTom Morgan
  • Dorothy MaloneLily Dollar
  • Dolores MichaelsJessie Marlow
  • Wallace FordJudge Holloway
  • Tom DrakeAbe McQuown
  • Richard ArlenBacon
  • DeForest KelleyCurley Burne
  • Regis ToomeySkinner