A great cast hopelessly lost in a Stalinist plot-boiler. That 'poor little ole sweet Southern town' never recovered from the cliches written into this script.
This film Only rises from a one star to a two star rating as the chance to see several big stars and many character actors early in their careers.
However, Brando and Redford are wasted in this.
Who is this Hellman chic? <s>