: In his film debut, Shatner provides a surprisingly subdued and moving portrayal of the saintly youngest brother.
Reviews were mixed-to-positive, often split between appreciation for its "vigorous drama" and disappointment over lost philosophical depth. :
Director Richard Brooks and cinematographer John Alton used to mirror the raw emotions of the characters.
Cobb and Brynner’s "superb acting" salvages the more melodramatic moments.
