Ward Bond · 1950s

3 Ward Bond movies from the 1950s on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality.

Decade

All 5 1940s 2 1950s 3

Year

All 3 1950 0 1951 0 1952 0 1953 0 1954 0 1955 1 1956 1 1957 0 1958 0 1959 1

Rio Bravo(1959)

7.8/10

dir. Howard Hawks

A-Tier

Warner's standalone 4K release confirmed after the Classics set, which was good news for collectors who already owned most of the 30-disc box. Multiple first-time viewers came away impressed, with Dean Martin's performance getting the most praise. Tarantino name-dropping it as a favorite adds collector cachet.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray

The Searchers(1956)

7.7/10

dir. John Ford

A-Tier

Warner Bros. 4K steelbook announced, release date placeholder currently showing December 30. One comment called it 'one of the best looking 4K remasters I've seen.' Top 3 for several people in the thread, others waiting to see the final artwork before committing.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray

The Long Gray Line(1955)

7.0/10

dir. John Ford

Announced

The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.

Powerhouse Films · Restored

Announced