The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on September 29, 2021

The Warner Archive Collection once again warms the hearts of film buffs with a much-needed home video upgrading of one of the greatest Westerns ever made. THE NAKED SPUR (1953) isn't just my favorite James Stewart/Anthony Mann collaboration, it's one of my favorite American Westerns period. In 1868   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 24, 2019

James Stewart carries over his persona from Bend of the River (1952) to continually redefine his career in the post-war years. He is a man under a different name who nevertheless is seething with the same raw fury. In this regard, there are numerous parallel themes in this subsequent collaboration   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on October 15, 2015

The Naked Spur Directed by Anthony Mann Written by Sam Rolfe and Herold Jack Bloom 1953/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #271 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die I love Robert Ryan’s perfomance in this movie.  I felt like slapping him throughout.  And then we get   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on February 6, 2015

The Naked Spur (Anthony Mann, 1953) A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers. Famously being the third movie that united star actor James Stewart to director Anthony Mann, The Naked Spur holds a sweet spot for t   read more