3:10 To Yuma (1957)

3:10 To Yuma is a 1957 American western film. The film is based on the short story "Three-Ten to Yuma" by Elmore Leonard.

The film is about rancher and former war veteran Dan Evans taking Ben Wade, a dangerous prisoner who must be sent to town by train to deliver criminals. Wade is a man accused of being the leader of the gang and sentenced to death. Before arriving in town, Wade and Evans face various dangers and face an arduous journey.

The film is recognized as a gritty and suspenseful Western story and is highlighted by the masterful direction of director Delmer Daves. Starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin.

The plot of the movie is that ordinary farmer Dan Evans sets out on a train from Contention, Arizona to deliver dangerous criminal Ben Wade, who will be taken to Yuma prison at 3:10 am. This task must be fulfilled by Dan Evans and a few others. However, they encounter unexpected difficulties on the journey as Ben Wade and his gang do their best to thwart the mission.

Dan Evans is a character known for his sacrifice, courage and quest for justice. Ben Wade is a cunning, clever and ruthless gang leader. Throughout the movie, a kind of psychological game is played between these two characters. The movie also offers a deep character study of people's characters and how much sacrifice they can make.

The ending of the movie is quite dramatic and the tension between the characters keeps the audience until the end. "3:10 to Yuma" is considered one of the best examples of the western genre, and a remake was made in 2007.

The 1957 movie "3:10 To Yuma" is one of the classic movies in the Western genre and has a very important place in the history of cinema. Here are some interesting facts about the movie:

• The film is adapted from a short story published in 1953. The story was written by Elmore Leonard and published in Dime Western Magazine.
• The director of the movie is Delmer Daves. He has directed many films in the Western genre, and "3:10 To Yuma" is one of his most famous films.
• The lead actors of the movie are Glenn Ford and Van Heflin. The film has an important place in Ford's career and is considered one of his best performances.
• The soundtrack of the film was composed by David Buttolph. Buttolph has composed music for many Western movies.
• The film was shot in Arizona. The film is still a popular location for Western filming today.
• The film influenced many classics in the Western genre and has been remade and remade. "3:10 To Yuma" starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, released in 2007, is one of these remakes.

Director : Delmer Daves
Writers : Halsted Welles, Elmore Leonard
Director of Photography : Charles Lawton Jr.

Music : George Duning
Production : 1957 - USA - 92 m.
Genre : Drama / Thriller / Western

CAST :

Glenn Ford

Van Heflin

Felicia Farr

Leora Dana

Henry Jones

Richard Jaeckel