James Stewart in The Naked Spur
He was a callow sheriff in 1939's Destry Rides Again, but in his postwar westerns, Hollywood's most likable star evolved into a scarred, vengeful spirit. This essential box set includes three of Stewart's oaters with director Anthony Mann: Winchester '73, Bend of the River and The Far Country. These are primal, searing dramas: film noir on the range.
Grade: A-