Garden of Evil is a 1954 Western adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Gary Cooper, Susan Hayward, and Richard Widmark. The film follows three American adventurers - Hooker (Gary Cooper), Fiske (Richard Widmark), and Daly (Cameron Mitchell) - who find themselves stranded in rural Mexico. As they try to find a way back to civilization, they meet Leah (Susan Hayward), a beautiful woman whose husband has been kidnapped by a group of Apaches.
Leah convinces the trio to help her rescue her husband from the Apaches, promising them a share of the gold that her husband has hidden in a mine in the mountains. The four set out on a perilous journey through the treacherous terrain, facing numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.
As they reach the destination, they discover that the mine is booby-trapped by the husband who wants to protect his treasure, and they have to fight off the Apaches to gain access to the gold. The group's loyalty to each other is tested as they struggle to survive and overcome the harsh wilderness and the cunning Native Americans.
Garden of Evil is known for its breathtaking scenery and stunning visuals, captured by cinematographer Milton Krasner. The film was both a critical and commercial success, with many praising its thrilling action and strong performances from the cast. It remains a popular classic Western film to this day.