3 : 10 to Yuma ( 1957 film ) - wikipedia 3 : 10 to Yuma ( 1957 film ) For other uses, see 3 : 10 to Yuma. See also : 3 : 10 to Yuma ( 2007 film ) 3 : 10 to Yuma theatrical release poster Directed by Delmer Daves Produced by David Heilweil Screenplay by Halsted Welles Based on Three - Ten to Yuma 1953 short story by Elmore Leonard Starring Glenn Ford Van Heflin Felicia Farr Music by George Duning Cinematography Charles Lawton, Jr. Edited by Al Clark Distributed by Columbia Pictures Release date August 7, 1957 ( 1957 - 08 - 07 ) ( US ) Running time 92 minutes Country United States Language English Box office $1.85 million ( US ) 3 : 10 to Yuma is a 1957 American Western film starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin and directed by Delmer Daves. The film was based on a 1953 short story by Elmore Leonard. The film is about a drought - impoverished rancher who takes on the risky job of taking a notorious outlaw to justice. In 2012, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant ''. The title song, `` 3 : 10 to Yuma '', was by George Duning ( music ), with lyrics by Ned Washington and was sung at the beginning and end of the film by Frankie Laine. He recorded it for Columbia Records in 1957 ( with the Jimmy Carroll Orchestra ) and in 1960 ( with the Johnny Williams Orchestra ). It was also recorded by Sandy Denny in 1967. The film was remade in 2007, directed by James Mangold and starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Reception 4 Home video 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External links Plot Bisbee Contention City Yuma Locations in 3 : 10 to Yuma In the Arizona Territory of the 1880s, rancher Dan Evans ( Van Heflin ) and his young sons witness a stagecoach holdup. The boys want to try to intervene, but their father warns them that it would be useless to act when they are so heavily outnumbered. When the stagecoach driver overpowers one of the robbers and uses him as a human shield, Ben Wade ( Glenn Ford ), the leader of the gang, callously shoots both men dead. Wade and his men stop at the saloon in nearby Bisbee, Arizona, posing as cowhands. Wade stays to seduce the pretty barmaid, Emmy ( Felicia Farr ). Contrary to his casual violence toward men, Wade shows real tenderness and affection for the lonely woman. He is captured, but his chief henchman Charlie Prince ( Richard Jaeckel ) gets away with the news. The local people fear what his men will do, so the town marshal decides to have two volunteers sneak the prisoner to Contention City to catch a train, the 3 : 10 to Yuma. Mr Butterfield ( Robert Emhardt ), the stage - line owner, offers $200 for the dangerous job. Desperate for cash after three years of drought and feeling disappointed in himself for not being able to provide his family with a better life, Dan jumps at the opportunity. The only other man interested is the town drunk, Alex Potter ( Henry Jones ). When no one else steps forward, the marshal reluctantly accepts them. Wade is placed on a stagecoach, which then stops ( in view of some of the gang ) for a faked repair ; the outlaw is secretly taken off while the stage continues on with an imposter, in the hope that, by the time the outlaws figure out what has happened, it will be too late. Wade is taken to Dan 's ranch, where he tries to charm Dan 's devoted wife Alice ( Leora Dana ) while she serves supper to the family and Wade. Dan 's sons berate the outlaw, but Alice insists that they show proper hospitality to their `` guest ''. Once again, Wade displays surprisingly genuine appreciation and respect for a hard - working woman. Dan, Alex and Wade leave under cover of darkness, reaching Contention City at daybreak. Butterfield has reserved the bridal suite at the hotel. While they wait for the train, Wade tries several times to bribe Dan into letting him go, reminding him that he has a fine wife and family waiting for him. Dan is irritated by Wade 's inducements, especially Wade 's comments about his wife, but he is greatly tempted by his offers of cash that `` no one will ever know about ''. Confident that his men will rescue him before he 's taken to the train, Wade never shows anything but calm bemusement to his captor. His interest in Dan seems to go beyond a simple exchange of freedom for cash. The local sheriff is out of town, so Butterfield hires five men to help escort the prisoner to the train. Things go awry when the slain stagecoach driver 's brother, Bob Moons ( Sheridan Comerate ), barges in unexpectedly, seeking revenge. Dan wrestles his gun away, but in the struggle it goes off. Charlie Prince hears the gunshot and spots Wade in a window. He rides off to fetch the rest of the gang. The men Butterfield recruited watch as seven outlaws enter the town. Not liking the odds, they retreat, leaving only Dan, Alex and Butterfield. When Alex goes out to reconnoitre he spots one of Wade 's men on a rooftop opposite the hotel. Alex calls out, warning Dan, but is shot in the back by Prince. The gang hangs the wounded Alex from the lobby chandelier, killing him. Butterfield decides that Wade is no longer worth the risk, releasing Dan from his obligation, with pay. Alice arrives and also tries to change her husband 's mind, but he is committed : `` The town drunk gave his life because he believed that people should be able to live in decency and peace together. You think I can do less ? '' When the clock strikes three, Dan escorts Wade out a back door. Gang members take shots whenever they can without endangering Wade, but despite their best efforts they can not stop the pair from reaching the track side, where the train is waiting. Finally, the outlaws emerge to confront Dan as the train starts to leave. Prince shouts for Wade to drop down to allow them a clear shot at Dan. Instead, Wade unexpectedly tells Dan to jump into the passing baggage car. They leap to safety together. The gang pursues the train, but Dan shoots Prince and the rest give up pursuit. Wade explains that he owed Dan a favour for saving his life when Bob Moons tried to kill him, and he confidently claims he has broken out of the Yuma jail before ( implying he can do so again ). Alice sees Dan safe on the train as rain pours down on her, breaking the long drought. Cast Glenn Ford as Ben Wade Van Heflin as Dan Evans Felicia Farr as Emmy Leora Dana as Alice Evans Robert Emhardt as Mr. Butterfield Ford Rainey as Marshal of Bisbee Henry Jones as Alex Potter Richard Jaeckel as Charlie Prince George Mitchell as Mac Robert Ellenstein as Ernie Collins Woodrow Chambliss as blacksmith ( uncredited ) Reception This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. ( December 2016 ) When first released in the summer of 1957, the film became popular among audiences and critics alike for its suspense and sharp black - and - white cinematography. Ford received favorable notice for his atypical role as a villain. The following year, 3 : 10 to Yuma was nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for Best Film and the Laurel Award for Top Male Action Star, which went to Van Heflin. The film caused `` Yuma '' to enter the lexicon of Cuban slang : Yumas is a term for American visitors, while La Yuma is the United States. The film has become a staple of cable television, and has gained an audience of several generations. A 2007 remake under James Mangold 's direction of Russell Crowe and Christian Bale was critically successful. Home video A region A / 1 Blu - ray DVD of the film was released in 2013. A region 1 DVD was released in 2002. See also List of American films of 1957 3 : 10 to Yuma ( 2007 film ), a remake of the 1957 film, directed by James Mangold and starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale References Jump up ^ `` Top Grosses of 1957 '', Variety, 8 January 1958 : 30 Jump up ^ King, Susan ( December 19, 2012 ). `` National Film Registry selects 25 films for preservation ''. The Los Angeles Times. Jump up ^ Sokol, Brett ( October 8, 2007 ). `` 3 : 10 to Yuma in Cuba : How a Western changed the way Cubans speak ''. Slate. Jump up ^ 3 : 10 to Yuma ( Blu - ray ( region 1 / A ) ). The Criterion Collection. May 14, 2013. This release is a restored version of the film. It contains interviews with author Elmore Leonard and with Peter Ford, the son ( and biographer ) of actor Glenn Ford. Jump up ^ 3 : 10 to Yuma ( DVD ( region 1 ) ). SONY Home Pictures Entertainment. January 1, 2002. Further reading Bosley Crowther 's review in 1957 : Crowther, Bosley ( August 29, 1957 ). `` Screen : ' 3 : 10 to Yuma ' ; Suspenseful Western Arrives at Astor ''. The New York Times. Except that the ending is romantic and incongruous, in the face of what goes on, this is a first - rate action picture -- a respectable second section to High Noon. A recent appreciation of the film : Jones, Kent ( May 14, 2013 ). `` 3 : 10 to Yuma : Curious Distances ''. The Criterion Collection. It is, as Bertrand Tavernier has written, a `` magnificent parable of liberty '' -- as well as a moving depiction of a marriage at a crossroads, a fascinating study in ambiguity, and one of the most visually striking of all westerns. On many levels, 3 : 10 to Yuma stands alone in the genre and, I think, in American cinema. External links 3 : 10 to Yuma on IMDb 3 : 10 to Yuma at AllMovie 3 : 10 to Yuma at the TCM Movie Database 3 : 10 to Yuma at the American Film Institute Catalog Works by Elmore Leonard Novels Hombre ( 1961 ) The Big Bounce ( 1969 ) Swag ( 1976 ) Unknown Man No. 89 ( 1977 ) The Hunted ( 1977 ) City Primeval ( 1980 ) Split Images ( 1981 ) La Brava ( 1983 ) Glitz ( 1985 ) Killshot ( 1989 ) Get Shorty ( 1990 ) Rum Punch ( 1992 ) Pronto ( 1993 ) Riding the Rap ( 1995 ) Naked Came the Manatee ( 1996 ) Out of Sight ( 1996 ) Cuba Libre ( 1998 ) Pagan Babies ( 2000 ) Tishomingo Blues ( 2002 ) A Coyote 's in the House ( 2004 ) The Hot Kid ( 2005 ) Road Dogs ( 2009 ) Djibouti ( 2010 ) Raylan ( 2012 ) Short stories `` Three - Ten to Yuma '' ( 1953 ) Screenplays Joe Kidd ( 1972 ) Mr. Majestyk ( 1974 ) High Noon, Part II : The Return of Will Kane ( 1980 ) Stick ( 1985 ) The Rosary Murders ( 1987 ) Film adaptations The Tall T ( 1957 ) 3 : 10 to Yuma ( 1957 ) Hombre ( 1967 ) The Big Bounce ( 1969 ) The Moonshine War ( 1970 ) Valdez Is Coming ( 1971 ) The Ambassador ( 1984 ) Stick ( 1985 ) 52 Pick - Up ( 1986 ) Cat Chaser ( 1989 ) Get Shorty ( 1995 ) Jackie Brown ( 1997 ) Last Stand at Saber River ( 1997 ) Touch ( 1997 ) Out of Sight ( 1998 ) The Big Bounce ( 2004 ) Be Cool ( 2005 ) 3 : 10 to Yuma ( 2007 ) Killshot ( 2009 ) Life of Crime ( 2013 ) Television adaptations Maximum Bob ( 1998 ) Karen Sisco ( 2003 ) Justified ( 2010 -- 2015 ) Get Shorty ( 2017 ) Films directed by Delmer Daves Destination Tokyo ( 1943 ) The Very Thought of You ( 1944 ) Hollywood Canteen ( 1944 ) Pride of the Marines ( 1945 ) The Red House ( 1947 ) Dark Passage ( 1947 ) To the Victor ( 1948 ) A Kiss in the Dark ( 1949 ) Task Force ( 1949 ) Broken Arrow ( 1950 ) Bird of Paradise ( 1951 ) Return of the Texan ( 1952 ) Treasure of the Golden Condor ( 1953 ) Never Let Me Go ( 1953 ) Demetrius and the Gladiators ( 1954 ) Drum Beat ( 1954 ) Jubal ( 1956 ) The Last Wagon ( 1956 ) 3 : 10 to Yuma ( 1957 ) Cowboy ( 1958 ) Kings Go Forth ( 1958 ) The Badlanders ( 1958 ) The Hanging Tree ( 1959 ) A Summer Place ( 1959 ) Parrish ( 1961 ) Susan Slade ( 1961 ) Rome Adventure ( 1962 ) Spencer 's Mountain ( 1963 ) Youngblood Hawke ( 1964 ) The Battle of the Villa Fiorita ( 1965 ) Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=3:10_to_Yuma_(1957_film)&oldid=829171013 '' Categories : 1957 films English - language films 1950s Western ( genre ) films American films American Western ( genre ) films American black - and - white films Columbia Pictures films Films scored by George Duning Films based on short fiction Films based on works by Elmore Leonard Films directed by Delmer Daves Films set in Arizona Films set in the 1880s Films shot in Arizona Films shot in California United States National Film Registry films Yuma, Arizona Hidden categories : Articles to be expanded from December 2016 All articles to be expanded Articles using small message boxes All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from May 2016 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Català Deutsch Español Euskara فارسی Français Hrvatski Bahasa Indonesia Italiano Lëtzebuergesch Nederlands 日本 語 Polski Português Русский Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Türkçe 8 more Edit links This page was last edited on 7 March 2018, at 01 : 58. 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Question: who starred in the original 310 to yuma
Answer: Glenn Ford and Van Heflin