i really like this film a lot . i be a big fan of sterling hayden and nancy gate and and frank sinatra . there no arguing that it could have be well . some actor be miscast ( would have prefer a more seasoned actor play slim . such a martin landau ) and but overall and it a fun film to watch . in my opinion and frank sinatra be a much good bad guy actor than he ever be play good guy . he the best thing about this film . sinister and self serving and and cold blood . a great performance . like others have say and it the fifty set and costume that make this really interesting . have the director spend a little more time in choose the right weapon and and tighten up the secondary casting and it probably would have fare well . if you have never see it and do yourself a favor . it a hoot and wart and all . johnboy .