Between twelve and three

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Movie
German title Between twelve and three
Original title From noon till three
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1975
length 99 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
Rod
Director Frank D. Gilroy
script Frank D. Gilroy
production Mike J. Frankovich ,
William Self
music Elmer Bernstein
camera Lucien Ballard
cut Maury Winetrobe
occupation

Between twelve and three (original title: From Noon till Three ) is an American western comedy by Frank D. Gilroy from 1975, based on his novel. The main roles were played by Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland .

action

In the American West in the late 19th century, a gang of bank robbers, including Graham Dorsey, want to rob a small town bank. Graham has doubts, however, as he had a nightmare where the band was wiped out during the robbery. When his horse collapses, the gang tries to find a new one at the widow Amanda Starbuck's ranch. Amanda, who is suspicious of the men, denies owning a horse. Graham checks the barn and finds a horse, but since he's still scared, he lies to the gang members and agrees to wait three hours at the ranch for their return. However, it becomes apparent that he wanted to stay behind for another reason, namely to get intimate with Amanda. However, this resists his advances, so the frustrated Graham resorted to a trick: He pretended to be impotent in the hope of arousing Amanda's sympathy. The deception works and there are three lunatic hours.

Over time, Graham and Amanda have a long, thoughtful discussion in which they share their past, as well as their hopes and goals. Graham wants to get honest and work in a bank. They even dance to Amanda's music box with Graham wearing Mr. Starbucks' old tuxedo. A neighbor boy comes by to tell Amanda about an attempted bank robbery. Graham's gang of bank robbers have been caught and are due to be hanged in town that afternoon. Amanda says Graham should help them. Graham thinks this is a way for him to be able to stay with her and get away from the gang. After much urging from Amanda, Graham agrees to ride off, but only to take a long nap. This comes to an abrupt end when the party appears, discovers Graham and pursues him. Graham escapes when he comes across a traveling dentist and takes his clothes, horse and cart at gunpoint. The unfortunate Dr. Finger is mistaken for Graham and shot. The squad recognize Mr. Starbuck's horse and tuxedo and bring the body back to the ranch. Amanda, thinking it is Graham's dead body, passes out. But Graham doesn't get off scot-free, because it turns out that Dr. Finger was a quack when Graham escaped to one of Dr. Fingers encountered dissatisfied customers. He is charged with the crimes of Dr. Finger sentenced to one year in prison.

Amanda is initially ostracized by the citizens. But through a passionate speech in which she proclaims her true love for Graham, the townspeople not only forgive her, but also find the story of Amanda and Graham to be extraordinary. It forms the basis of a legend that spawns a popular book, dime novels, a play, and even a song that is tuned to Amanda's music box. The legend and the book, which became a worldwide bestseller, made Amanda a wealthy woman. Graham, who reads the book while in jail, is amused by the distortions: Graham is described as tall, southern and very handsome, when in fact he is none of them. After being released, Graham plans to renew his relationship with Amanda.

Disguised, he takes part in one of Amanda's guided tours of her ranch to reveal himself to her. When he does, Amanda doesn't recognize him and gets scared. Only when Graham shows her "something that is not in the book" does she believe him. However, instead of feeling joyful, she is more likely to experience confusion and concern. Because if Graham turns out to be alive, that would be the end of their legend. Even Graham's suggestion to live anonymously with her doesn't change the fact that Amanda eventually shoots herself.

Graham is devastated. Not only has he lost Amanda, the secret of his true identity is forever lost. He tries to forget what happened, but memories are everywhere. He hears "her song" in a local salon and comes to a performance of the play. People he vaguely knew laugh when he claims he is Graham because he doesn't resemble his description in the book. Eventually Graham is arrested and taken to a madhouse , where he meets the only people who believe him: his fellow prisoners. He seems relieved.

Reviews

"Partly quite nifty and amusing western parody, which, however, loses its effect due to long lengths and unnecessarily drastic dialogues."

- Lexicon of international film

"Despite some lengths, this bizarre love affair in Frank D. Gilroy's Western milieu (...) convinces with the rascal and comic story and of course the Bronson / Ireland couple in the leading roles."

- prism

background

The film was shot in California . Between Twelve and Three is the thirteenth of a total of eighteen films in which Charles Bronson appeared with his wife Jill Ireland. The song that Amanda sings in the film is called "Hello and Goodbye". It was sung by actress Jill Ireland.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Between twelve and three. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed September 29, 2018 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used 
  2. ↑ Between twelve and three. In: prisma.de . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
  3. ↑ Filming Locations
  4. ↑ a b Trivia

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