One of Marlon Brando's earliest screen roles, as the famous bandit of Mexican history.

Although his brooding portrait proved him capable of a wide range of roles, he is outgunned both by Jean Peters as his fierily ambitious wife, and by Anthony Quinn as his roistering brother.

The latter winning an Oscar which established Quinn as a serious actor after 17 years' hard labour on the Hollywood scene - and also setting the pattern for the remainder of his career.

Under Elia Kazan's direction, the action and treatment are fierce and uncompromising.