"If you ain't the devil, he's sure sittin' on your shoulder." Rune...
Gold fever and riots go hand n hand in this Gary Cooper western from 1959. He plays a doctor who is a little overbearing. Included in this cast are Carl Malden (1) and George C. Scott (1) with his ever present voice. The Hollywood stalwart Virginia Gregg (2) also stars. The Hanging Tree is this week's recommendation. The music score is great, it's even hypnotic, especially near the end. Which came first? The movie or the song (a)?
(1) Patton, week 208
(2) Operation Petticoat, week before 14 but after 12...
(a) https://youtu.be/Hqomz70X1sE, Title Song...
Not to be confused with https://youtu.be/DqhOzH8QcH4, from The Hunger Games...
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