However, he proved his detractors wrong with this and four other Mann westerns.In order to beef up this particular western role, thin and gangly star James Stewart aggressively practiced wielding a lever-action rifle for the shooting scenes.Russell Crowe performed in the role of Superman""s (Kal-El) Kryptonite father Jor-El (played earlier by Marlon Brando), and Michael Shannon portrayed villainous General Zod on Krypton.Walker suspects that Nick is taking an inordinantly personal interest in the suspect: "What is all this ""Nick"" stuff?"Lt.Oh, no tar and feathers, no rails, they just righteously made her feel uncomfortable.Not that she ever did anything, but they just couldn""t get over bein"" afraid she might (he winks).That leaves only five choices or alternatives for entertainment for the single, roving cowpokes in the Western town: "Eat, sleep, drink, play poker, or fight.