This Property Is Condemned (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1966, This Property Is Condemned is a drama and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 110 minutes. “It's all prime property!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A railroad official, Owen Legate comes to Dodson, Mississippi to shut down much of the town's railway (town's main income). Owen unexpectedly finds love with Dodson's flirt and main attraction, Alva Starr. Alva and Owen then try to escape Alva's mother's (Hazel) clutches and the town's revenge.

Who’s in it. This Property Is Condemned stars Natalie Wood as Alva Starr, Robert Redford as Owen Legate, Charles Bronson as J.J. Nichols and Kate Reid as Hazel Starr, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, This Property Is Condemned has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Property Is Condemned page.

If you liked it. Fans of This Property Is Condemned tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch This Property Is Condemned (1966)?
In US, This Property Is Condemned is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is This Property Is Condemned worth watching?
This Property Is Condemned holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in This Property Is Condemned?
This Property Is Condemned stars Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Charles Bronson, Kate Reid and Mary Badham.
When was This Property Is Condemned released?
This Property Is Condemned was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.