3:10 to Yuma
Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.
Critics Sentiment
Evans skillfully moves Wade across town to the departing train
The hired guards and townspeople desert Evans one by one
The film surges from its lowest point when Evans' allies abandon him to the thrilling climactic dash to the train station.
Critics consistently praised this as a superior psychological Western anchored by outstanding performances from Glenn Ford and Van Heflin. The film builds steadily from its strong opening through mounting tension in the hotel siege to a universally acclaimed climactic sequence. While some found certain middle sections predictable, reviewers highlighted the intelligent script, masterful direction, and the compelling battle of wits between the two leads.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 35
Glenn Ford
Ben Wade
Van Heflin
Dan Evans
Felicia Farr
Emmy
Leora Dana
Mrs. Alice Evans
Henry Jones
Alex Potter
Richard Jaeckel
Charlie Prince
Robert Emhardt
Mr. Butterfield
Sheridan Comerate
Bob Moons
George Mitchell
Bartender
Robert Ellenstein
Ernie Collins
Ford Rainey
Bisbee Marshal
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Potter (uncredited)
Jimmie Booth
Wade Henchman (uncredited)
John Cason
Wade Henchman (uncredited)
Richard Devon
Wade Henchman (uncredited)
Joe Haworth
Wade Henchman (uncredited)
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Wade Henchman (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
Townsman (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Townsman in Contention (uncredited)
Woody Chambliss
Blacksmith (uncredited)
Crew
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