Red River Robin Hood
Red River Robin Hood

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Red River Robin Hood

1942
Movie
57 min
English

An honest cowpoke (Tim Holt) comes to the rescue when the ranchers of Red River, AZ have their property seized by a greedy businessman (Eddie Dew). This 1942 B-western, directed by Lesley Selander, also stars Barbara Moffett, Cliff Edwards, Otto Hoffman and Russell Wade.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: William NighGenres: Western, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

When a ruthless cattle baron, Hank Mason, attempts to drive honest ranchers off their land, a lone cowboy named Robin Hood arrives to champion the oppressed. Donning a disguise and rallying the local townsfolk, Robin Hood leads a daring fight against Mason's tyrannical reign. He orchestrates elaborate schemes to redistribute stolen property and restore justice to the struggling community.

Critical Reception

Released during a period of prolific Western production, 'Red River Robin Hood' received a generally favorable reception from audiences who enjoyed its classic Western tropes and straightforward narrative. While not a critical darling, its appeal lay in its familiar hero-versus-villain dynamic and the promise of frontier justice, typical for B-Westerns of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its familiar Western plot and straightforward storytelling.

  • Tom Keene's performance as the masked hero was a highlight for fans of the genre.

  • A solid B-Western that delivers on its promise of frontier justice.

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Fun Fact

Tom Keene, who starred as the titular hero, was a popular Western star of the 1930s and 1940s, known for his authentic cowboy persona and often playing characters with a strong moral compass.

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