Ride Beyond Vengeance
Ride Beyond Vengeance

Ride Beyond Vengeance

1966Movie101 minEnglish

Jonas Trapp falls in love with the beautiful Jessie, a wealthy girl out of his humble class. Against the wishes of her snobbish aunt, she marries him, later faking a pregnancy to win her aunt's consent. But Jonas tires of living off of his wife's family, and eventually deserts her to become a buffalo hunter. 11 years later, with his self-made fortune, he sets out to return home, only to be set upon by three sadistic marauders, who steal his money and leave him for dead. Rescued by a farmer who nurses him back to health, Jonas becomes consumed by the desire for revenge. As fate would have it, all three men live close to Jonas' former home. Matters quickly get worse when Jonas reunites with his wife, only to discover that she is now engaged to Renne.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Bernard GirardGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A mysterious stranger, Sam Shane, arrives in a small town and learns that the local sheriff, a man named Smith, has been systematically extorting and brutalizing the townsfolk. Driven by a past tragedy, Shane decides to confront Smith and his corrupt deputies, risking his own life to bring justice to the oppressed community. His actions ignite a spark of hope and rebellion among the fearful inhabitants.

Critical Reception

Ride Beyond Vengeance is a somewhat atypical Western that attempts to blend elements of a traditional shootout with a more dramatic, character-driven narrative. While it features a strong performance from its lead, its pacing and unconventional tone have led to mixed reception over the years. It's often noted for its darker themes and the moral complexities it explores within the Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Chuck Connors' compelling performance.
  • Cited for its darker thematic elements and departure from typical Western tropes.
  • Noted for a somewhat slow pace and an unusual narrative structure for the genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much darker and more violent story, but significant cuts were made to achieve a more palatable rating for the time.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Downbeat town-bound Western with Chuck Connors made by a TV team_** In a West Texas town in the Old West, a newly married couple lives well in her aunt’s mansion, but the husband (Connors) feels he must make his own money and so trave...
John Chard

John Chard

Pouring cold water in Coldiron. I see why some folk like it, the downbeat and harsher edges appealing, if only it wasn't so badly constructed and played! It is to my mind a classic example of the funk American Westerns had got themselves...