Johnny Reno
Johnny Reno

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Johnny Reno

1966
Movie
83 min
English

The townsfolk are set on lynching an accused killer held in the town lockup. But US Marshal Johnny Reno stands in their way.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: R.G. SpringsteenGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A lone gunman, Johnny Reno, rides into a town plagued by a ruthless outlaw gang. He finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as he attempts to bring justice to the terrified citizens. As he confronts the villains, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving corruption and betrayal within the town's leadership.

Critical Reception

Johnny Reno is a standard but competently made Western that benefits from its capable cast and classic genre tropes. While not groundbreaking, it offers solid action and a straightforward narrative that appeals to fans of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers predictable but satisfying Western action.

  • Features a strong performance from Dale Robertson.

  • A solid entry in the 1960s Western landscape.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment indicates appreciation for its classic Western feel and action sequences.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Technicolor, a popular color process at the time, contributing to its classic Western visual aesthetic.

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4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Despite the presence of an half decent supporting cast, Dana Andrews doesn't really do much with this disappointingly formulaic western. He is the eponymous federal marshal who has apprehended 'Conners' (Tom Drake) after coming under fire e...

Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Decent ‘second feature’ mid-60’s Western with Dana Andrews and Jane Russell**_ A Federal marshal (Dana Andrews) rides into Stone Junction with a prisoner (Tom Drake) whom the mayor wants lynched (Lyle Bettger), but he discerns that th...

John Chard

John Chard

The mistake I made was being born. Johnny Reno is directed by R.G. Springsteen and written by Steve Fisher and Andrew Craddock. It stars Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lyle Bettger, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar and Tom Drake. A Technicolor/Tec...

John Chard

John Chard

The mistake I made was being born. Johnny Reno is directed by R.G. Springsteen and written by Steve Fisher and Andrew Craddock. It stars Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lyle Bettger, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar and Tom Drake. A Technicolor/Tec...