Room 207 and the 3:10 To Yuma. Van Heflin plays rancher Dan Evans whose family and livelihood is at breaking point due to a devastating drought. Needing money fast, Evans gets thrown a financial lifeline when a reward is offered to escort a recently captured outlaw, Ben Wade (Glenn Ford), on to the 3:10 train to Yuma prison. But as Wade's gang closes in to free the shackled outlaw, and the clock starts to tick…
The lonesome whistle of a train... bringing the gallows closer to a desperado... the showdown nearer to his captor!
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.
Top Cast
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)
Reviews
A top 50’s Western with Glenn Ford only held back by the B&W photography RELEASED IN 1957 and directed by Delmer Daves, "3:10 to Yuma” is a Western about a struggling Arizona rancher, Dan Evans (Van Heflin), who has no choice but to hire-on as an escort of dangerous, but charismatic outlaw, Ben Wade (Glenn Ford). Wade proceeds to employ psychological manipulation in order to corrupt the righteous family man and…
Interesting watch, especially after the remake (which improved on some plot holes). The first half is a "typical western" that you could easily see Wayne or Stewart in. But the second half (once they arrive in Contention), sees this turn into more of a psychological drama. Especially surprising is that Wade's torments actually seem to break the hero, Evans. In this movie, Evans then suddenly seems to "right"…
FAQ about 3:10 to Yuma
What is 3:10 to Yuma about?
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.
When was 3:10 to Yuma released?
3:10 to Yuma was released in 1957.
What genres does 3:10 to Yuma belong to?
3:10 to Yuma is categorised as Western, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in 3:10 to Yuma?
The cast of 3:10 to Yuma includes Glenn Ford, Van Heflin, Felicia Farr, Leora Dana, Henry Jones.