BOWEN ISLAND FILM SOCIETY AND BOWEN REC PRESENT: THE OX-BOW INCIDENT (1943)

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. PDT

The Bowen Theatre, 430 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G1, Canada

Published by The Hearth - Arts on Bowen (Bowen Island Arts Council)

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) Runtime: 75 minutes | Director: William A. Wellman | Starring: Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Anthony Quinn A gripping and thought-provoking Western, The Ox-Bow Incident follows two drifters who arrive in a small Nevada town just as a posse forms to hunt down men accused of cattle rustling and murder. As tensions rise, the film becomes a powerful exploration of justice, mob mentality, and moral responsibility. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Westerns ever made, The Ox-Bow Incident remains strikingly relevant for its examination of fear, prejudice, and the consequences of acting without due process. Doors at 6:00 PM Film starts at 6:30 PM