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| The Law and Jake Wade | 
 enlarge | Director: John Sturges
Actors: Robert Taylor, Richard Widmark, Patricia Owens, Robert Middleton, Henry Silva
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 11737
Format: Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 86
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD036298D
UPC: 883929005093
EAN: 0883929005093
ASIN: B00195I3P4
Theatrical Release Date: 1958
Release Date: August 26, 2008
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/26/2008 Rating: Nr
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 Fairly Standard Plot With Exceptional Screenplay January 5, 2009
Robert Taylor and Richard Widmark make excellent opponents in this tale of an ended partnership, Taylor having gone straight and Widmark a confirmed outlaw. Both Taylor and his fiancee Patricia Owens get abducted by Widmark and company because Widmark wants $20,000 in gold that Taylor buried just before he reformed.
John Sturges directed "The Law and Jake Wade" with the same skill he brought to other westerns. The story moves quickly and use of California desert and mountain locations is outstanding. Unfortunately, some night scenes were filmed using indoor sets which not only don't look real but have painted scenery not geographically compatible with the actual photography. Having pointed this out, I am willing to make allowances.
Richard Widmark had a unique style of villainy--clever sarcasm, slight hesitations in delivery of his lines, and, yes, we do get to hear him giggle a few times a la Tommy Udo from "Kiss of Death". He was also a master of sudden mood changes, going from pleasant to homicidal in a few seconds, and always believable.
As great as the contributions of the stars and director are, I have to give top credit for the success of "The Law and Jake Wade" to screenwriter William Bowers.
Bowers chose to have Widmark's outlaw be a master of dry wit. Bowers later had James Garner speak in much the same manner, albeit as the hero, in "Support Your Local Sheriff". Some of what Widmark says is borderline anachronistic but that only adds to the interest. Widmark's character is not fun--he's actually quite psychotic--but his way with words is still very clever.
Henry Silva is also in this. Like Widmark, he's supposed to be a really nice guy and family man in real life, but you'd never know it to see his movies.
"The Law and Jake Wade" is not a top western classic but it still ranks quite high. It's worth seeing just to find out why Widmark's character never got to go to the Swiss Alps, and has other content to set it apart from usual Western fare.
The Law And Jake Wade September 30, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent DVD !!!! Sous-titres en francais, comme promis !!!! Je suis enchantee de mon achat!!!! MERCI a l'excellent vendeur dont l'envoi fut rapide!!!
Christiane
 The Law and Jake Wade September 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dear Amazon:
The western movie "The Law and Jake Wade" is a classic movie. The western films always have the good and the bad; and supports crime does not pay. This is a typical classic western film that portrays the Hollywood of the past, with a super cast in Robert Taylor and Richard Widmark. Very enjoyable for the western film collectors and lovers of the the traditional movie making that has long been forgotten.
Mario C.
Concord, CA.
"Robert Taylor Series ... The Law and Jake Wade (1958) ... MGM (2008)" September 22, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
MGM presents "THE LAW AND JAKE WADE" (6 June 1958) (86 mins/Color) (Dolby digitally remastered) -- Our story line and plot, Jake Wade (Robert Taylor) is a one-time outlaw who has gone straight and is now the Marshall in a small town --- His past catches up with him when his former partner, Clint Hollister (Richard Widmark), takes him prisoner in order to get his share of the loot from their last job together --- To make sure Jake cooperates, they also take his fiancee Peggy (Patricia Owens) along for the trip --- Peggy learns all too quickly about Jake's past --- When they reach the ghost town where Jake hid the money, they have to fight off a band of marauding Indians --- An all too well told, western melodrama that doesn't pull any punches --- Taylor getting on in years is still a strong presence in the tale penned by Marvin H. Albert --- With good shots of the High Sierras and Death Valley, "Law and Jake Wade" is a good standard Western filled with irony dialog and sardonic humor, enjoyable throughout --- Richard Widmark's gang which included DeForest Kelley, Robert Middleton, and Henry Silva bring to the table an outstanding cast of players.
Under the production staff of:
John Sturges - Director
William Hawks - Producer
Marvin H. Albert - Book Author
William Bowers - Screenwriter
Robert Surtees - Cinematographer
Ferris Webster - Editor
Daniel B. Cathcart - Art Director
William Horning - Art Director
Henry W. Grace - Set Designer
Otto Siegel - Set Designer
Walter Plunkett - Costume Designer
William J. Tuttle - Makeup
Lee Le Blanc - Special Effects
Robert Saunders - First Assistant Director
SPECIAL FEATURES:
BIOS:
1. Robert Taylor
Date of Birth: 5 August 1911 - Filley, Nebraska,
Date of Death: 8 June 1969 - Santa Monica, California
the cast includes:
Robert Taylor ... Jake Wade
Richard Widmark ... Clint Hollister
Patricia Owens ... Peggy
Robert Middleton ... Ortero
Henry Silva ... Rennie
DeForest Kelley ... Wexler (as De Forest Kelley)
Burt Douglas ... Lieutenant
Eddie Firestone ... Burke
Richard H. Cutting ... Luke, Jake's Deputy
Roy Engel ... Avery
Al Ferguson ... Bit Role
Hats off and thanks to Les Adams (collector/guideslines for character identification), Chuck Anderson (Webmaster: The Old Corral/B-Westerns.Com), Boyd Magers (Western Clippings), Bobby J. Copeland (author of "Trail Talk"), Rhonda Lemons (Empire Publishing Inc) and Bob Nareau (author of "The Real Bob Steele") as they have rekindled my interest once again for B-Westerns and Serials --- If you're into the memories of B-Westerns with high drama, this is the one you've been anxiously waiting for --- please stand up and take a bow Western Classics --- all my heroes have been cowboys!
Total Time: 86 mins on DVD ~ Warner Home Video ~ (8/26/2008)
THE LAW OF A GREAT SCRIPT AND GOOD ACTING September 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The source of this very good film released through MGM on June 6, 1958, was a book written by the incomparable Marvin H. Albert. Mr. Albert has written many westerns (Clayburns) and mysteries (Lady In Cement), with many brought to film (Duel At Diablo & Tony Rome), from novels that are very near classics of the writer's art.
This film was shot on location in California's High Sierra Mountain Range, Lone Pine location, and in Death Valley. Both the filming sites and the actors allow great realism in this western. The 88 minute film was shot in both great color and wide screen.
For Robert Taylor (1911-1969) this film would be one of the better ones he had left to make, with Richard Widmark (1914-2008) having yet a longer string of films to make with some very good ones to come. Neither actor could have had any bad feelings concerning their stellar performances in this film. Both Taylor and Widmark do show their age somewhat in this film, however, their combined performance is a veritable thing of beauty to behold. For one seeing this film for the first time elements of suspense are encountered with the ending scoring a point for the 'good guys' believing in rule of law.
Great story, sustaining suspense, admirable locations, and a plethora of very good actors, help turn this western story into more than just a western. The label 'classic' isn't too far behind this movie. All-in-all, Hollywood seldom did a western any better than THE LAW AND JAKE WADE. Watch it and you will probably understand why I enjoyed this one so much.
Semper Fi.
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