3:10 to Yuma has Successful 2007 Remake

3:10 to Yuma is a 1957 western film starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin and directed by Delmer Daves. The title song, "The 3:10 to Yuma", was sung by Frankie Laine. The film was based on the short story by Elmore Leonard. The film was well received on release and is still highly regarded today.

When first released in the summer of 1957, the film became popular among audiences and critics alike for its suspenseful nature and sharp black-and-white cinematography. Ford received particular notice for his against-type villainous performance. The following year, 3:10 to Yuma was nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for Best Film.

Since its release, the film has become a staple of cable television and has gained an audience of several generations. A critically successful remake was released in 2007.

3:10 to Yuma , the 2007 remake is directed by James Mangold and produced by Cathy Konrad, director and producer of Walk the Line, and stars Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. Filming took place in various locations in New Mexico. 3:10 to Yuma opened September 7, 2007, in the United States.

The film received two Academy Award nominations for the 80th Academy Awards. Marco Beltrami was nominated for Best Original Score, and Paul Massey, David Giammarco, and Jim Steube were nominated for Best Sound Mixing.