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CrimeYear1950Duration1h 31mIMDb5.9

The Capture

CrimeDramaWestern

A badly injured fugitive explains to a priest how he came to be in his present predicament.

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Cast

John Sturges

Director

Lew Ayres

Lin Vanner

Teresa Wright

Ellen

Victor Jory

Father Gomez

Jacqueline White

Luana

Jimmy Hunt

Mike Tevlin

Barry Kelley

Earl C. Mahoney

Duncan Renaldo

Carlos

William Bakewell

Tolin

Milton Parsons

Thin Man

Frank Matts

Juan

FT

Felipe Turich

Valdez

Edwin Rand

Sam Tevlin

Rico Alaniz

Policeman

George Brand

Clark

BB

Bob Burrows

Mexican Police Sergeant

BC

Bob Castro

Sentry

EC

Edward Coch

Captain

Paul Fierro

Captain

NB

Niven Busch

Writer

Comments

8 Comments

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The Capture

SamSpedyNov 16, 2022

The Capture has a decent plot, but isn't executed that well. It's simply not that riveting. Vanner's intentions and morals are exemplary, but Lew Ayres is unmemorable. Teresa Wright once again, underutilized for her talents. The turn around between the two to become married, is so unwarranted.

Lindiwe Veronica BokNov 16, 2022

Disappointing western-tinged noir (or noir-tinged western) from John Sturges about a man driven by guilt over killing a robbery suspect. The movie plods and plods, especially during the tedious second act, and doesn't pick up until the end. I would say Lew Ayres that seems wrong for the role, but it's hard to pin down what the role is. Noir is often about making the wrong choices, but this guy just seems to make one bone-headed or misguided decision after another. Teresa Wright's character is equally puzzling. The whole thing just doesn't work. Some potentially interesting psychological angles arise, but they're handled poorly. The score is also a dud and the cinematography isn't that special either. A few good moments aside, nothing much to see here.

FalzTheBahdGuyNov 16, 2022

Wounded fugitive Lew Ayres (as Lin Vanner) finds refuge in the company of convenient priest Victor Jory (as Father Gomez); in the latter's home, he relates, via flashback storytelling, his unfortunate story. Mainly, Mr. Ayres' tale concerns his stay as ranch hand for new widow Teresa Wright (as Ellen Tevlin) and her son, Jimmy Hunt (as Mike). Despite revealing he was responsible for her husband's death (after a payroll heist) Ayres wins Ms. Wright's hand in marriage. Most enjoyable during Ayres' sleuthing, after he weds Wright; during this time, there is a neatly directed John Sturges hanging. Still, this is a more unsatisfying than not film; it doesn't ever find a balance between psychological swerving talk, and occasional action. "Cisco Kid" Duncan Renaldo (as Carlos) can be spotted among the supporting players.

nomcebo ZikodeNov 16, 2022

I purchased this as part of a 50 Movie pack of DVD's called Action Classics. While that is not the genre I'd call it, The Capture is well worth the time. The first part of the movie deals with a US oilfield worker in 1935 Mexico. He hunts down and kills a payroll robber. The film then settles into the main part of the story. It is an introspective, psychological analysis of the consequences for himself, and those who remember the dead man. Its all about a search for meaning and truth. The Capture left me with the feeling I used to get, watching the the short stories that were the staple of anthology drama series of the 1950's -- Twilight Zone, or Zane Grey Theatre -- but of course, this feature film has better production values than a TV series. I loved the innocent thoughtful stories that don't seem to be made any more, and The Capture is a fine example them.

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