3:10 to Yuma

A gripping and tense Western tale of a small-time farmer, Dan Evans, who is hired by the authorities to escort notorious outlaw Ben Wade to Yuma prison on the 3:10 train. As Wade's gang closes in, Evans finds himself torn between social duty and a promise of easy money, and must use all his wits to protect Wade from the outlaws' relentless pursuit. The film, directed by Delmer Daves and starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin, is a quality psychological Western that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and redemption in 19th century Arizona Territory.