Montana Incident
Seen it?1952 | 54 min | Western, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of western fans and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Shelve it next to True Grit or The Hateful Eight.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 54 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Whip is surveying land for a railroad but a land baron and one of his daughters stands in the way.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 581 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis D. Collins
- Whip WilsonWhip Wilson
- Noel NeillFrances Martin
- Peggy StewartClara Martin
- Rand BrooksDave Connors
- Bruce EdwardsBenson
- William FawcettAlbert Hawkins (as Bill Fawcett)
- Terry FrostHenchman Macklin
- Marshall ReedHenchman Crawford
- Lyle TalbotMooney