Three Godfathers poster

Three Godfathers (1936)

"On the brink of hell...a baby's smile came into the darkened souls of three bad men!"

6.919361h 21mEN
ActionDramaWestern

Directed by Richard Boleslawski

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 21m

Language

EN

Release

March 6, 1936

Director

Richard Boleslawski

Overview

In a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. As the mother dies, she begs the men to take care of her infant. The fugit...

Cast

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

Robert 'Bob' Sangster

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

James 'Doc' Underwood

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Samuel 'Gus' Barton

Irene Hervey

Irene Hervey

Molly

Sidney Toler

Sidney Toler

Professor Amos Snape

Dorothy Tree

Dorothy Tree

Blackie Winters

Roger Imhof

Roger Imhof

Sheriff

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Reverend McLane

Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston

Frank Benson

John Sheehan

John Sheehan

Ed Barrow

Joseph Marievsky

Joseph Marievsky

Pedro

Victor Potel

Victor Potel

'Buck Tooth'

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Three Godfathers (1936), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. As the mother dies, she begs the men to take care of her infant. The fugitives want to save the baby -- but to do so, they'll have to travel back to New Jerusalem, where they are wanted men. Remade as 3 Godfathers (1949).

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Three Godfathers. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

Related Movies

1 Discussion