Along the Great Divide
Directed by Raoul Walsh
New Federal marshal Len Merrick saves Tim Keith from lynching at the hands of the Roden clan, and hopes to get him to Santa Loma for trial. Vindictive Ned Roden, whose son Ed was killed, still wants personal revenge and Tim would like to escape before Ned catches up with him again. Can the marshal make it across the desert with Tim and his daughter? Even if he makes it, will justice be served?
Where to Watch Along the Great Divide
- Mister ArnMay 16, 2025Along the Great Divide is a solid western with several classic components. It has the marshal (Kirk Douglas) obsessed with doing his job at all costs. Then there is the wily old man (Walter Brennan) working to get free with the help of his beautiful daughter (Virginia Mayo). The interactions of these three under the pressure of crossing the desert drives the plot. It's has potential, but the ending brings it back to standard western plot lines, making for an average movie.
Along the Great Divide Trivia
Along the Great Divide was released on June 2, 1951.
Along the Great Divide was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Along the Great Divide has a runtime of 88m.
Along the Great Divide was produced by Anthony Veiller.
New Federal marshal Len Merrick saves Tim Keith from lynching at the hands of the Roden clan, and hopes to get him to Santa Loma for trial. Vindictive Ned Roden, whose son Ed was killed, still wants personal revenge and Tim would like to escape before Ned catches up with him again. Can the marshal make it across the desert with Tim and his daughter? Even if he makes it, will justice be served?
The key characters in Along the Great Divide are Marshal Len Merrick (Kirk Douglas), Ann Keith (Virginia Mayo), Billy Shear (John Agar).
Along the Great Divide is rated Not Rated.
Along the Great Divide is a Western, Adventure, Romance film.
Along the Great Divide has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10.