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I totally agree - but in respect to drector Robert Rossen, this film was ahead of it's time. The 1960s and 70s were rampant with films just like this one - a large cast of A-listers playing anti-heroes in an action/adventure genre. Films that explored the darker natures of their on-screen personas. "They Came to Cordura" was way ahead of it's time. And I wish Hayworth had been able to continue working through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s - but sadly, Alzheimers took her away from us.
Posted by: Alex K. | February 06, 2010 at 02:17 PM
Re: Rita Hayworth, and "she may have been starting on Alzheimer’s Syndrome.", just saw a documentary film last week which features Rita's daughter talking about her mother's struggle with the disease. Her daughter mentions that she believes symptoms were that of Alzhiemer's. The film focuses on Alzheimer's and the creative arts and features some of Rita's paintings she did while struggling with the disease. Who knew she painted as beautifully as she looked and acted? The film description is here in case you are interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54AtoQVGfwU
Posted by: SammieD | February 08, 2010 at 04:09 AM
Thank you for your comment, Alex. You raise some interesting points. I think Rossen was building towards his masterwork (The Hustler). He seemed more familiar with urban settings. I wonder how this script would have fared under the helm of a Boetticher, Peckinpah,or other Western director who wasexploring the dark concepts you cite.
Posted by: Kona Duke | February 08, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Thanks for the input, Sammie. Yes, Ive heard the same stories about Hayworth. I dont know why she was so unhappy. Its also sad that all our tender feelings for herprobably could not have helped.I will be posting a few more reviews of her films in the future. Please stay tuned.
Posted by: Kona Duke | February 08, 2010 at 11:40 AM