Dodge is up in arms about recent raids in the area, which are blamed on Indians, but which Quint is convinced are the work of white renegades.Dodge is up in arms about recent raids in the area, which are blamed on Indians, but which Quint is convinced are the work of white renegades.Dodge is up in arms about recent raids in the area, which are blamed on Indians, but which Quint is convinced are the work of white renegades.
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Don 'Red' Barry
- McIver
- (as Donald Barry)
Edward Faulkner
- Sergeant
- (as Ed Faulkner)
Linda Hutchings
- Ruth
- (as Linda Hutchins)
Joe Bassett
- Leader
- (as Joseph Bassett)
Danny Borzage
- Barfly
- (uncredited)
John Breen
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
George Ford
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
- Director
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- John Meston(uncredited)
- Norman MacDonnell(uncredited)
- Charles Marquis Warren(uncredited)
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Featured review
"I'm half Comanche, remember? I'm just full'a tricks."
It can be said accurately that Burt Reynolds' tenure on Gunsmoke as Quint Asper made him a star. In The Renegades, Reynolds shows he's developed the chops, style, personality, and delivery to be one. Reynolds takes the lead here and plays it extremely well, and it's evident that he was well on his way to bigger and better things.
Reynolds fell into stride on Gunsmoke with ease, his easy-going, natural ability in front of the camera was a great fit for the series and here we see a perfect example of what made him so popular. This episode is one of a handful of eps that were a direct stepping stone to his subsequent success as a film star.
Several characteristics stand out, but the one I noticed most prominently was his sly smile. Quint Asper didn't flash a toothy grin, his Mona Lisa smile was gradual and subtle, and was absolutely perfect for the character. Quint was smooth and cool.
The makeup of his character is also on display as he deals with the prejudice he encountered so often on the series. Audrey Dalton's Lavinia Pate was openly bigoted and contemptuous, and although Quint had to deal with his share of bigots her attitude was particularly stinging. Quint wasn't being prodded by mealy-mouthed cowboys or townspeople, this time it was coming from a beautiful woman and it wasn't easy to take. But he took it, responding candidly to her prejudiced comments, but not overdoing it, then proving himself through his actions. In this manner he changed Lavinia's attitudes and perceptions gradually and completely, and she emerges as totally transformed by episode's end.
Reynolds was also emerging as a ladies man, and with good reason, his sex appeal was very high and the showrunners were taking advantage of it. This episode and Crooked Mile from the following year are two such examples.
Reynolds athletic abilities were also on display as he did some impressive stunt work, when he leapt over one horse and clotheslined one of the renegades (Don "Red" Barry) from the saddle as he was riding away with Lavinia.
As to the cast, it's stellar. Audrey Dalton makes her only appearance in the series, and was fantastic in the role of prejudiced Lavinia Pate. Ben Wright appeared as Col. Pate in one of his 11 episodes of the series, and was always an excellent cast member. Edward Faulkner appeared as a Sergeant under Col. Pate's command, and was best known as one of John Wayne's regular players. Bob Steele and Don "Red" Barry were mostly known for their early roles in Republic Studios' westerns.
But a quick nod to Jack Lambert, who was severely underrated and under appreciated, and was one of my favorite heavies along with with Bob Wilke and George Keymas. The man was exceptionally good at what he did, and he always elevated any show he appeared in. As usual he played the dastardly Brice to the hilt. In an interesting turn, his demise was not shown onscreen as normal.
All in all, an exceptionally good episode with a great cast, showcasing Burt Reynolds' emergence as a star.
Reynolds fell into stride on Gunsmoke with ease, his easy-going, natural ability in front of the camera was a great fit for the series and here we see a perfect example of what made him so popular. This episode is one of a handful of eps that were a direct stepping stone to his subsequent success as a film star.
Several characteristics stand out, but the one I noticed most prominently was his sly smile. Quint Asper didn't flash a toothy grin, his Mona Lisa smile was gradual and subtle, and was absolutely perfect for the character. Quint was smooth and cool.
The makeup of his character is also on display as he deals with the prejudice he encountered so often on the series. Audrey Dalton's Lavinia Pate was openly bigoted and contemptuous, and although Quint had to deal with his share of bigots her attitude was particularly stinging. Quint wasn't being prodded by mealy-mouthed cowboys or townspeople, this time it was coming from a beautiful woman and it wasn't easy to take. But he took it, responding candidly to her prejudiced comments, but not overdoing it, then proving himself through his actions. In this manner he changed Lavinia's attitudes and perceptions gradually and completely, and she emerges as totally transformed by episode's end.
Reynolds was also emerging as a ladies man, and with good reason, his sex appeal was very high and the showrunners were taking advantage of it. This episode and Crooked Mile from the following year are two such examples.
Reynolds athletic abilities were also on display as he did some impressive stunt work, when he leapt over one horse and clotheslined one of the renegades (Don "Red" Barry) from the saddle as he was riding away with Lavinia.
As to the cast, it's stellar. Audrey Dalton makes her only appearance in the series, and was fantastic in the role of prejudiced Lavinia Pate. Ben Wright appeared as Col. Pate in one of his 11 episodes of the series, and was always an excellent cast member. Edward Faulkner appeared as a Sergeant under Col. Pate's command, and was best known as one of John Wayne's regular players. Bob Steele and Don "Red" Barry were mostly known for their early roles in Republic Studios' westerns.
But a quick nod to Jack Lambert, who was severely underrated and under appreciated, and was one of my favorite heavies along with with Bob Wilke and George Keymas. The man was exceptionally good at what he did, and he always elevated any show he appeared in. As usual he played the dastardly Brice to the hilt. In an interesting turn, his demise was not shown onscreen as normal.
All in all, an exceptionally good episode with a great cast, showcasing Burt Reynolds' emergence as a star.
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