The Last Sunset (1961)

6.7Approved112 minDirector: Robert Aldrich

1961 film by Robert Aldrich

The Last Sunset is a 1961 American Western film directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, and Dorothy Malone.

The film was released by Universal Pictures and shot in Eastmancolor in Mexico. The screenplay by Dalton Trumbo was adapted from Howard Rigsby's 1957 novel Sundown at Crazy Horse.

The supporting cast features Joseph Cotten, Carol Lynley, Neville Brand and Jack Elam.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Last Sunset about?
The Last Sunset (1961) — Brendan O'Malley arrives at the Mexican home of old flame Belle Breckenridge to find her married to a drunkard getting ready for a cattle drive to Texas. Hot on O'Malley's heels is lawman Dana Stribling who has a personal reason for getting him back into his jurisdiction. Both me
Is The Last Sunset based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Last Sunset scary?
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