Where to Watch Broken Lance
- Mister Arn7d ago“Broken Lance” is a family drama turned into a Western, with CinemaScope photography that makes good use of the wide landscapes and big scenes. It’s a familiar approach, giving a story about family conflict a Western framework, and there’s plenty here to enjoy. At its heart is a man who has built an empire, refuses to give up control, and rides roughshod over the people around him. The damage he does to those relationships drives the story, with prejudice adding another layer of conflict. Spencer Tracy delivers a strong performance, but anyone expecting a conventional Western action-adventure will find something different.
- eif999January 24, 2025More strikes against than for this one. Robert Wagner as the blue-eyed half breed isn’t just brownface it’s a guy I don’t like in westerns. The great widescreen vistas and Tracy are amazing. Remake of House of Strangers with EG Robinson in the Tracy role. A noir that does nothing for me.
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Broken Lance was released on September 25, 1954.
Broken Lance was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Broken Lance has a runtime of 1h 36m.
Broken Lance was produced by Sol C. Siegel.
Cattle baron Matt Devereaux raids a copper smelter that is polluting his water, then divides his property among his sons. Son Joe takes responsibility for the raid and gets three years in prison. Matt dies from a stroke partly caused by his rebellious sons and when Joe gets out he plans revenge.
The key characters in Broken Lance are Matt Devereaux (Spencer Tracy), Joe Devereaux (Robert Wagner), Barbara (Jean Peters).
Broken Lance is rated Approved.
Broken Lance is an Adventure, Drama, Western film.
Broken Lance has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10.
Broken Lance had a budget of $1.7M.