Posts from Lt. Brannigan in thread „The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)“

Pretty much what Robbie said. After Hallie left he never recovered and went to a pit of self destruction and most likely died a bitter and lonely man.

I just got through watching this film and here are a few random thoughts.

The story is good, but the leads are really a bit too old for their parts. I had trouble believing that the Duke was a young rancher although he did great in his part.

Also the format and texture of this film struck as if it was once intended for the stage as the musical score is very sparse and it's lacking that splashy Ford signature.

I did have a blast spotting all the familiar faces... Jack Pennick was a nice surprise. Woody Strode was excellent in his role and he brought a quite dignity to his role that played well off of Duke.

Once again, I felt that Duke should have beat the hell out of Valance and just when Valance looks like he's getting the upper hand Ranse could have shot him. But that's just me.

Over all this is a great collaboration between Pappy and Duke... all it was missing was Ward Bond.