Bend of the River is a 1952 American western movie directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart in their second collaboration.
In 1847, remorseful former outlaw Glyn McLyntock (James Stewart) is scouting for a wagon train of settlers to Oregon. While he is checking the trail ahead, he rescues Emerson Cole (Arthur Kennedy) from being lynched for stealing a horse. Cole, who unabashedly admits to the crime, thinks he's heard of McLyntock, but...
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Bend of the River is a 1952 American western movie directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart in their second collaboration.
In 1847, remorseful former outlaw Glyn McLyntock (James Stewart) is scouting for a wagon train of settlers to Oregon. While he is checking the trail ahead, he rescues Emerson Cole (Arthur Kennedy) from being lynched for stealing a horse. Cole, who unabashedly admits to the crime, thinks he's heard of McLyntock, but doesn't pursue the subject. One of the pioneers in the wagon train is the eligible Laurie Baile (Julie Adams). That night, they are attacked by a small war party of Indians. McLyntock and Cole go out to deal with them; Cole saves McLyntock's life in the process. However, Laurie is seriously injured by an arrow.
When they reach Portland, Oregon, Laurie remains there to recover. Cole also leaves the party, partly because he is attracted to her and partly because of the opportunities to make money. The rest, including McLyntock, go on to...
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