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Jubal is a 1956 American Western film directed by Delmer Daves and shot in CinemaScope. The narrative transports the foundational plot of William Shakespeare's play Othello to a 19th-century Wyoming ranch setting. Glenn Ford stars as Jubal Troop, a drifter who is offered work by a benevolent rancher played by Ernest Borgnine, only to face betrayal from a resentful coworker portrayed by Rod Steiger. The film is recognized as a prominent example of the psychological Western subgenre.
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Jubal ranks #23 of 48 in the Western Film ranking, behind Canyon Passage, ahead of The Dark Valley.
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How good is Jubal?
Jubal scores 7.42/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Western Film category.
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