From Noon Till Three

From Noon Till Three

Year: 1976

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: English

Director: Frank D. Gilroy

WesternComedyRelationship comedyWestern frontier dramas with a touch of humorWild west outlaws and gunfights

Graham Dorsey, a notorious bank robber, spends a brief, intense encounter with the widowed Amanda Starbuck just as his gang embarks on a botched holdup. When he learns his partners are dead, Dorsey goes underground. Convinced her lover is dead, Amanda capitalizes on the affair by penning a memoir about the outlaw, unwittingly turning Dorsey’s name into legend while he, very much alive, watches the story unfold.

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Timeline & Setting – From Noon Till Three (1976)

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Time period

Late 19th century

Taking place in the late 19th century American West, the film situates itself in a rough, expanding frontier era. The period was defined by small-town justice, rapid movement of people and capital, and the volatility of lawlessness and reform. The atmosphere heightens tension between criminal impulse and the promise of starting anew.

Location

American West, Amanda Starbuck's Ranch, small-town bank town

Set in the late 19th-century American West, the story unfolds in a small frontier town centered on a bank and a rural ranch. The landscape and social dynamics hinge on a bank robbery, a suspicious widow, and the fragile line between crime and conscience. The setting blends dusty streets, a modest ranch, and a community quick to judge outsiders.

🏜️ Western Frontier 🏚️ Frontier Town 🏦 Bank Town

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Main Characters – From Noon Till Three (1976)

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Graham Dorsey (Charles Bronson)

A gang leader tormented by a nightmare of their bank robbery ending in disaster, which fuels his ambivalence about the life of crime. He tries to stay behind under pretexts—first to help, then to manipulate—culminating in a deception that leads to a fatal chain of events. After a desperate escape, he is captured and imprisoned, later ending in an insane asylum where few believe his side of the story.

🧭 Complex Motives 💔 Haunted Past 🏦 Bank Robber Turned Dreamer

Amanda Starbuck (Jill Ireland)

Widow of Mr. Starbuck, Amanda is wary of Graham and the gang at first, using wit to protect herself and her ranch. She is drawn to Graham, engaging in thoughtful conversations that probe their pasts and futures. Her relationship with Graham sparks a legendary romance that reshapes the town’s memory and her own fortune.

💖 Independent 🎭 Complex Love 🏺 Strong Will

Red Roxy (Don Red Barry)

A member of Graham's gang, Red Roxy participates in the bank heist and contributes to the tension and danger surrounding Graham. His presence heightens the stakes and the consequences of the gang's criminal life, ultimately intersecting with Graham's bid for escape and redemption.

🗡️ Gang Member 💥 Impulsive ⚠️ Dangerous

Sheriff (Bert Williams)

The town's lawman who represents order and the social response to the crime. He oversees the pursuit, the aftermath of the robbery, and the decisions that shape Graham's fate, embodying the community's authority and its wary stance toward legend-taking romance.

⚖️ Authority

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Major Themes – From Noon Till Three (1976)

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❤️ Love & Redemption

Love becomes a catalyst for transformation, challenging Graham to consider a life beyond crime and Amanda to risk her safety for a future together. Their bond complicates loyalties, forcing both to confront painful memories and hard choices. The romance, however, is interwoven with public perception, making redemption depend as much on others as on personal change.

🃏 Deception & Identity

Graham's ruse—pretending impotence to win Amanda's sympathy—drives the plot and reveals how truth can be bent to shape outcomes. The couple's dialogue peels back layers of their pasts, exposing vulnerability and fear. Yet the deception also catalyzes a chain of events that escalates to a national legend, blurring the line between the man and the myth.

📜 Myth vs Reality

The romance blossoms into a widely consumed legend—books, songs, stage plays—distorting who Graham really is. The real man is smaller, less heroic than the book paints, a contrast that underscores the power of narrative. The legend complicates future choices, keeping Graham from returning to Amanda and sealing his fate. The ending uses the mismatch to explore memory, fame, and the cost of being remembered.

⚖️ Law, Ostracism & Forgiveness

Public sentiment shifts as the story grows, offering forgiveness that hinges on the romance rather than the truth. Graham's arrest and time in prison mirror a broader social judgment that romanticizes crime while punishing its participants. The legend's fame traps both characters, preventing a straightforward reunion.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:17

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