Revisonist splendour as Peckinpah starts his thematic obsession. "All I want is to Enter My House Justified" Sam Peckinpah's second feature film is today standing up as a must see and must own for those interested in the Western genre. The film sees ageing lawman Steve Judd land a job of escorting a gold shipment safely to a bank in Hornitos. After running into old friend, and fellow aged lawman Gil…
Top Cast
Randolph Scott
Gil Westrum
Joel McCrea
Steve Judd
Mariette Hartley
Elsa Knudsen
Ron Starr
Heck Longtree
Edgar Buchanan
Judge Tolliver
R.G. Armstrong
Joshua Knudsen
Jenie Jackson
Kate
James Drury
Billy Hammond
L.Q. Jones
Sylvus Hammond
John Anderson
Elder Hammond
John Davis Chandler
Jimmy Hammond
Warren Oates
Henry Hammond
Alice Allyn
Candy (uncredited)
George Bell
Townsman (uncredited)
Oscar Blank
Miner (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Miner (uncredited)
Reviews
I was never a great fan of Randolph Scott or Joel McCrea when they were churning out their standard western fayre, but putting them together here as couple of ageing veterans works really quite well. “Judd” (McCrae) used to be a marshal, but now he’s picking up work when and where he can and his latest job is to escort a gold shipment through some risky territory. He decides that he will need a bit of help so ropes…
FAQ about Ride the High Country
What is Ride the High Country about?
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
When was Ride the High Country released?
Ride the High Country was released in 1962.
What genres does Ride the High Country belong to?
Ride the High Country is categorised as Western, Drama.
Who stars in Ride the High Country?
The cast of Ride the High Country includes Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr, Edgar Buchanan.

















