Martin Scorsese Reveals the Movie That Reminds Him of His Childhood

Director Jacques Tourneur’s film is a favorite of Martin Scorsese because it breaks from the traditional western aesthetic. Unlike the usual dry deserts and wide-open plains often associated with the genre, this movie takes place in the green mountains of Oregon. Scorsese has highlighted the film’s use of rain and mud, specifically recalling an early scene where heavy rainfall turns the streets of Portland into a muddy swamp.








