- Actors: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French, Felicia Farr
- Directors: Delmer Daves
- Writers: Delmer Daves, Paul Wellman, Russell S. Hughes
- Producers: William Fadiman
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Japanese
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- Release Date: April 5 2005
- Run Time: 100 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0007MANYY
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- #3 in DVD > Westerns > Western Directors > Delmer Daves
- #8 in DVD > Westerns > Western Stars > Charles Bronson
- #22 in DVD > Westerns > Western Directors > John Ford
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Despite incorporating elements of Shakespeare's Othello, Delmer Daves's CinemaScope Jubal is the first and least of three Westerns the director made with star Glenn Ford. Although not up to the measure of 3:10 to Yuma and the boldly original (and sadly neglected) Cowboy, it's still a well-above-average Western by a man whose sturdy sense of drama and pictorial ecstasies qualify him as a solid genre filmmaker. Ford plays a drifter who is rescued, then hired as ramrod, by rancher Ernest Borgnine, thereby stimulating the erotic interest of Borgnine's sexy young wife (Valerie French) and the Iago-like resentment of the former top hand (Rod Steiger). A range war and the persecution of a religious sect whose wagon train is camped on Borgnine's land complicate matters beyond the Shakespearean premise. The solid supporting cast includes Noah Beery Jr., Charles Bronson, and Felicia Farr, who would contribute a memorable interlude to 3:10 to Yuma. --Richard T. Jameson
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4.0 out of 5 stars
"Jubal (1956) ... Glenn Ford ... Delmer Daves (Director) (2005)",
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This review is from: Jubal (DVD)
Columbia Pictures presents "JUBAL" (1956) - (100 min/Color) -- Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French, Felicia Farr, Noah Beery Jr. & Charles BronsonDirected by Delmer Daves Likable (and extremely gullible) ranch owner Shep Horgan (Ernest Borgnine) hires handsome drifter Jubal Troop (Glenn Ford) as a cowhand, much to the delight of Horgan's hedonistic wife Mae (Valerie French). But psychotic ranch hand Pinky Pinkum (Rod Steiger) is envious of Jubal and hoping to enjoy Mae's sexual favors himself - ergo, he sows the seeds of suspicion in Horgan's mind by falsely accusing Jubal of messing around with Mae. Within the maelstrom of emotions that develop, the virtuous Naomi Hoktor (Felicia Farr) comes to the aid of Jubal Although often considered to be (Shakespeare's) `Othello Out West', Jubal is officially based on a novel by Paul I. Wellman. Solid dramatic western - a blueprint for many 50s westerns BIOS: 1. Delmer Daves [Director] Date of Birth: 24 July 1904 - San Francisco, California Date of Death: 17 August 1977 - La Jolla, California 2. Glenn Ford (aka: Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford) Date of Birth: 1 May 1916 - Sainte-Christine, Quebec, Canada Date of Death: 30 August 2006 - Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California 3. Ernest Borgnine Date of Birth: 24 January 1917 - Hamden, Connecticut Date of Death: Still Living 4. Rod Steiger Date of Birth: 14 April 1925 - Westhampton, New York Date of Death: 9 July 2002 - Los Angeles, California 5. Valerie French [aka: Valerie Harrison] Date of Birth: 11 March 1928 - London, England, UK Date of Death: 3 November 1990 - New York City, New York 6. Felicia Farr [aka: Olive Dines] Date of Birth: 4 October 1932 - Westchester County, New York Date of Death: Still Living 7. Noah Beery Jr. Date of Birth: 10 August 1913 - New York City, New York Date of Death: 1 November 1994 - Tehachapi, California 8. Charles Bronson [aka: Charles Dennis Buchinsky] Date of Birth: 3 November 1921 - Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania Date of Death: 30 August 2003 - Los Angeles, California 9. Jack Elam Date of Birth: 13 November 1920 - Miami, Gila, Arizona Date of Death: 20 October 2003 - Ashland, Oregon Mr. Jim's Ratings: Quality of Picture & Sound: 4 Stars Performance: 4 Stars Story & Screenplay: 4 Stars Overall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing] Total Time: 100 min on DVD ~ Columbia Pictures ~ (April 5, 2005)
3.0 out of 5 stars
An Average Western with a Great Performance by Rod Steiger,
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Jubal is an average but enjoyable western largely due to the fine actors in this film, particularly Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, and Rod Steiger. In fact, I really enjoyed Steiger's performance in this film, playing a positively disgusting villain.The film is a relatively typical story of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge revolving around an unfaithful wife to the Ernest Borgnine character. All this ultimately leads to tragedy. I found the ending to be a little too convenient, but then this is nothing new for these kind of films that are basically designed to give the viewer what he wants and expects. Any Glenn Ford fan, however, can't go wrong with this film. It is also cool to see a pre-superstar Charles Bronson in a supporting role, and as mentioned earlier, a great performance by Rod Steiger.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
One of Glenn Ford's Best Westerns,
By Terence Allen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jubal (DVD)
Jubal is the kind of adult western that was rare even in the heyday of Western production in Hollywood. A great cast, strong writing, and beautiful scenery makes it that much more enjoyable.Jubal is a luckless drifter, played by Ford who is rescued from exposure and starvation by wealthy rancher Ernest Borgnine. Borgnine soons put Jubal to work as a ranch hand. Borgnine has a very young and beautiful wife, played by Valerie French. She takes a strong liking to Jubal, which not only complicates his relationship with Borgnine, but further strains his dealings with a jealous fellow ranch hand Pinky, played by Rod Steiger. Things go downhill from there. Add Felicia Farr playing her normal stalwart Western beauty and Charles Bronson as a friend of Jubal's, and you have the making of a great film. It's way past time that this was on DVD. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Showcase,
By Douglas Doepke - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jubal (VHS Tape)
In the mid-1950's writer-director Delmer Daves made a series of superior westerns for Columbia studios. Too bad these films have not gotten their critical due from movie historians or critics. Perhaps it's because they lack the thematic continuity of a Buddy Boetticher or a John Ford to tie them together. Still each entry presents its own distinct virtues and all are greatly entertaining. If the compact, and tautly told "3:10 to Yuma" is the best of the lot, the scenic and sprawling "Jubal" runs a close second. This mid-series film features Glenn Ford's easy-going charm, a rowdy Earnest Borgnine, a luscious Valerie French, and the panoramic backdrop of Jackson Hole Wyoming. And in an odd piece of casting, which Daves seems fond of, method actor extrordinaire Rod Steiger appears as a treacherous ranch hand named of all things, Pinky! Following the dueling styles of Ford vs. Steiger is at least as interesting as the otherwise well-staged outbursts of gunplay.Judging from other entries, such as 1958's "Cowboy", Daves seems genuinely intrigued by the real life of cowhands. Thus the cowhands in Jubal are more vividly drawn and distinctively presented than their usual role as faceless stage props. The story itself features a fairly explicit (for its time) woman in heat (French), whose scheming shenanigans set off a plot-driving chain of events, while shifting alliances among ranch hands and settlers round out a sprawling and sometimes over-generous plot. And, oh yes, making a sudden appearance half way through, a lonesome Charles Bronson in a tacked on role that perhaps provided a needed payday, (Daves and Bronson had been together in the earlier, oddball essay "Drumbeat".) If none of this sounds good, then just sit back and take in the beautifully photographed alpine landscape that has salvaged many a western much less worthy than "Jubal". 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent mid-50s Adult Western with Glenn Ford,
By Wuchak - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jubal (DVD)
THE STORY: An injured drifter, Glenn Ford as Jubal Troop, is rescued by ranch-owner Earnest Borgnine, who ultimately promotes him to foreman of his ranch. This stirs up the envy of ranch-hand Rod Steiger ("Pinky") and the desire of Borgnine's young sexpot/discontent wife Valerie French. The latter leads to even more hostility on Steiger's part because he used to enjoy the adulterous attentions of French until Ford came along.Add to this mix a group of trespassing Mennonites (or perhaps Quakers) who have in their company Felicia Farr, a godly woman that attracts Ford's romantic interests, and Charles Bronson, another drifter who befriends Ford. WHAT WORKS: For the first hour and ten minutes or so "Jubal" is captivating cinema of the highest order. Borgnine is simpleminded & naive but likable and full of mirth. Valerie French is fully clothed at all times, yet somehow oozes sexuality with every simple glance or word (proving that sexiness involves way more than merely showing skin). Rod Steiger is perfect as the villainous Southerner-turned-Westerner "Pinky." Felicia Farr is an interesting addition to the story: her godly purity attracts Ford just as much as French's adulterous tactics turn him off. As for the young Charles Bronson, how can you go wrong? And, lastly, Glenn Ford is perfect as the tragedy-laden drifter. A big bonus is that the film was shot on location with the mighty Grand Tetons as a backdrop for the entire story. These magnificent Wyoming mountains are nothing short of breathtaking! WHAT DOESN'T WORK: A little after the hour mark a major character buys the farm, resulting in the last half-hour tying up loose ends and somehow losing the yarn's ultra-captivating charm. I'm not saying the ending is bad, not at all, just that it's mediocre compared to the rest of the film. This is the only reason the flick rates 4-Stars instead of 5-Stars in my mind. Also, although the opening credits score is understandably dated, the rest of the film is not. CONCLUSION: Make no mistake, "Jubal" is a powerful psychological Western; there's thankfully no Disney-like unrealistic vibe anywhere to be found. It expertly touches on issues of friendship, envy, jealousy, competition, lust, hate, love, and hope. In light of this, I'm genuinely surprised at how underrated "Jubal" is in the Western genre. Let me add that Jubal is a man of fascinatingly noble character: he amazingly resists the skilled sexual advances of the luscious Valerie French. Kinda reminds me of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. "Jubal" is a MUST for every person's Western film library. |
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