The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Jubal
Western · Drama · 1956
Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.
Movie details
Jubal
“THE SOMETIMES VIOLENT STORY OF A DRIFTIN' COWHAND!”
1956 Western · Drama 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Jubal?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Delmer Daves
Written by
Russell S. Hughes · Delmer Daves
Glenn Ford
Jubal Troop
Ernest Borgnine
Shep Horgan
Rod Steiger
Pinky
Valerie French
Mae Horgan
Felicia Farr
Naomi Hoktor
Basil Ruysdael
Shem Hoktor
Noah Beery Jr.
Sam
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Put Jubal on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.