3:10 to Yuma
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| Directed by | Delmer Daves |
| Produced by | David Heilweil |
| Written by | Elmore Leonard (novel) Halsted Welles (screenplay) |
| Starring | Glenn Ford Van Heflin |
| Music by | George Duning |
| Cinematography | Charles Lawton, Jr. |
| Editing by | Al Clark |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | August 7, 1957 |
| Running time | 92 min. |
| Language | English |
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3:10 to Yuma is a 1957 western film starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin and directed by Delmer Daves. The film was well received on release and is still highly regarded today.
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[edit] Plot
Following the capture of outlaw leader Ben Wade (Glenn Ford) in a small town, a local rancher, Dan Evans (Van Heflin), is talked into taking him in secret to a neighboring town to avoid Wade's reckless gang. While waiting in a hotel there for the 3:10 train to Yuma, a battle of wills (and guns) develops when it is discovered that Wade's gang knows about the secret move.
[edit] Reception
When first released in the summer of 1957, the film became popular among audiences and critics alike for its suspenseful nature and cinematography. The following year, 3:10 to Yuma was nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for Best Film. Since its release, the film has become a staple of cable television and has gained an audience of several generations. Today it is widely regarded as one of the best western films.
[edit] Cast
Glenn Ford as Ben Wade
Van Heflin as Dan Evans
Felicia Farr as Emmy
Leora Dana as Alice Evans
Henry Jones as Alex Potter
Richard Jaeckel as Charlie Prince
[edit] Remake
In 2005, a remake to be directed by James Mangold, of Walk the Line fame, was announced. Tom Cruise and Eric Bana were reportedly considering involvement, but neither star signed on. In August 2006 it was announced that Christian Bale is in negotiations to star opposite Russell Crowe in the film, which is currently on track for a fall shoot.[1] Russell Crowe, during a November 6, 2006 appearance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien confirmed that he is shooting the movie in New Mexico with Christian Bale.
See also3:10 to Yuma (2007 film)
[edit] Trivia
Warren Zevon's song "My Ride's Here" contains the line "That's the 3:10 to Yuma."
