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Cimarron
1960 147 min United States of America 12+
★7.0
Western
Director: Anthony Mann, Charles Walters
🎭 Based on
«Cimarron»
byEdna Ferber
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Description
The epic story of a family involved in the Oklahoma Land Rush of April 22, 1889.
Budget:
$6M
Worldwide:
$11M
Starring
Glenn Ford
Actor
Maria Schell
Actor
Anne Baxter
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1961
— Best Production Design (Color)
Academy Awards 1961
— Best Sound
Key opinion
Anthony Mann's 1960 adaptation is viewed as a psychologically complex family drama that often transcends the traditional Western genre. While critics appreciate its thematic focus on interpersonal conflict, the film is hampered by a disjointed narrative structure resulting from the director being replaced during production.
| Originality | The film functions more effectively as an intimate character study of family dynamics rather than a conventional Western. | |
| Acting | Maria Schell’s performance is highlighted as a compelling, volatile portrayal that serves as a strong counterpoint to Glenn Ford’s rigid characterization. | |
| Direction | The narrative suffers from a disjointed tone and stylistic shifts, clearly reflecting the issues caused by the mid-production change in directors. | |
| Theme | While the character conflicts remain intriguing, the script fails to fully develop its themes, preventing the movie from achieving the status of a masterpiece. |