A very interesting western. George Sherman made good movies, had a clear tendency to make good westerns. And "Reprisal" is a good example of his filmography. Perhaps if the movie were a few minutes longer the characters could have been better developed, especially Frank Madden, the character of Guy Madison, an Indian who comes to town as a white man. Racial prejudice against the Indians is shown here perfectly, I believe only matched in Devil's Doorway with Robert Taylor. and in Cimarron with Glenn Ford, both Anthony Mann movies. Felicia Farr, appears well in the role of the girlfriend of the hero of the Wild West. I consider her one of the best western actresses (Jubal, 3:10 to Yuma, The Last Wagon, always Delmer Daves). At one point, moved by jealousy, she lets out her prejudice. And Neil, the older brother of the three bandits, assaults the young India for no reason, even provoking her brother's hatred. Interesting are the variants shown on prejudice. The old Indian, Madden's grandfather has an excellent participation. Very good western, with an uplifting message about racial prejudice. The scenes of Madden's lynching attempt are perfect, very realistic. And the reckoning in the final duel was very well developed. Worthy of the title: "Reprisal!
