The 1976 film From Noon Till Three is about a bank robber named Graham Dorsey (Bronson) who falls in love with a beautiful widow named Amanda Starbuck (Jill Ireland) while waiting for his gang to return from a botched robbery. The film is set in the late 19th century American West.
Dorsey is supposed to meet his gang at a ranch house at noon to collect their share of the loot, but they are delayed. Dorsey spends the afternoon talking to Amanda and they quickly fall in love. When Dorsey's gang finally arrives, he decides to stay with Amanda instead of joining them on their next robbery.
Amanda's neighbors are suspicious of Dorsey and they believe that he is a bandit. However, Amanda stands up for him and convinces them that he is a good man. Dorsey and Amanda spend the next few days together and they fall even more in love.
However, their happiness is short-lived. Dorsey's gang tracks him down and they try to force him to join them on their next robbery. Dorsey refuses and he is shot and killed. Amanda is devastated by his death and she vows to never forget him.
The film ends with Amanda writing a book about her love story with Dorsey. The book becomes a bestseller and it makes Amanda a wealthy woman. However, she is never able to get over Dorsey's death.
From Noon Till Three is a romantic drama film that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. It is a well-made film with strong performances from Bronson and Ireland. The film was directed by Frank D. Gilroy and was released on January 1, 1976.
Cast
Main Cast:
- Charles Bronson as Graham Dorsey
- Jill Ireland as Amanda Starbuck
- Douglas Fowley as Buck Bowers
- Stan Haze as Ape
Supporting Cast:
- Damon Douglas as Boy
- Bert Williams as Sheriff
- Betty Cole as Edna
- Larry French as Mr. Jackson
- Anne Ramsey as Massive Woman
- Don "Red" Barry as Red Roxy
- Alan Bergman as Songwriter (uncredited)
- Arline Bletcher as Stage Passenger (uncredited)
- William Challee as Piano Player (uncredited)
- Sig Frohlich as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- John Hazelwood as Inmate Reading to Other Inmates (uncredited)
- John Holland as Song Publisher (uncredited)
- Hoke Howell as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Tex Lambert as Barfly (uncredited)
- Byron Morrow as Mental Patient (uncredited)
- Paul Russell as Townsman (uncredited)
- Arthur Tovey as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Crew:
- Directed by Frank D. Gilroy
- Written by Frank D. Gilroy
- Produced by David Kogan
- Music by Elmer Bernstein
- Cinematography by Harry Stradling Jr.
- Edited by John F. Burnett
- Production Design by Joel Schumacher
Director: Frank D. Gilroy
Writers: Frank D. Gilroy
Distributor: United Artists
Release Date: January 1, 1976.