Saddle the Wind

Saddle the Wind (1958) starring Robert Taylor, Julie London, John Cassavetes. A man rides into town looking for Steve Sinclair (Taylor), but gets shot by Steve's kid brother Tony (Cassavetes). Tony has just returned from a cattle drive, bringing with him a fiancee named Joan Blake (London), a former saloon singer. Only trouble is, Tony also brought back a gun, and he's all too eager to use it. When squatters arrive on the Sinclair ranch, trouble ensues. The screenplay was written by Rod Serling, of Twilight Zone fame. Unfortunately, the script is the weak spot in this Western. Taylor and London are solid in their lead roles (although London has little to do but sing the title song), but Cassavetes overacts in the extreme. This was not a very satisfying viewing experience, particularly the lame ending. The title of the movie has no relation to the events therein. The subtitles are adequate. There are no closed captions. Grade: B-