Theodore Bikel, a considerably older pro than Curtis or Poitier, turns in a fine performance as the sheriff. No one else is much good at all. The Defiant Ones would have been better in the hands ...

Bikel sang in 21 languages, recorded albums in a variety of genres and founded the Newport Folk Festival with Pete Seeger. Bikel was active in the civil rights movement for many years, a delegate ...

Theodore Bikel co-stars as Sheriff Max Muller, the man who is on their trail. This is perhaps the finest offering from a great liberal film-maker.