Van Johnson is excellent as an escaped prisoner holding up at his brother's ranch in Texas near the Mexican border. A swollen river keeps him from crossing into Mexico, forcing him to confront his alcoholic demons. The film works best when focused on the relationship of the two brothers, and I found myself wishing for more backstory. Instead, we get tossed into the world of rich Texas ranchers, who have fallen into a moral morass of alchohol and infidelity. The film does boast a wonderful color scheme and is a pleasure to watch.
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