Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
Adapted from a short story by Howard Breslin this film from John Sturges sees Spencer Tracy and Robert Ryan face off. In 1945, a one armed man gets off a train in at a small rural community and walks into a lot of trouble.
The plot for this film is fairly simple but it is really well executed and has a subversive undertone to it. Having a supporting cast that includes Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin really helps as well as the good dialogue that embellishes the simplistic setting. What this film does well is combine elements of film noir and western genres to provide a unique thriller and a subtle look at some of the less favourable parts of American culture.
5/5
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