Man from God's Country
Man from God's Country

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Man from God's Country

1958
Movie
72 min
English

Dan Beattie gives up his lawman job to move further west and rejoin his old war buddy Curt Warren in the town of Sundown. At first mistaken for a railroad agent by Beau Santee, a Sundown businessman who wants to keep the railroad away from his town, Dan is nearly killed by Santee's henchman, Mark Faber. Dan discovers that his old pal Curt works for Santee. Even after learning Dan's true identity, Santee considers him trouble and plots to get rid of him. With the help of Curt's son Stony, Dan tries to get Curt to take a stand on the right side of the law.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Robert E. TanseyGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In the rugged American West, a lone rider named Jim is framed for a murder he didn't commit. Forced to flee, he finds refuge in a small town that is being terrorized by a ruthless gang of outlaws. Jim must clear his name and protect the innocent townsfolk from the escalating violence.

Critical Reception

Man from God's Country is a straightforward, albeit unremarkable, Western that received a mixed to positive reception from contemporary audiences. While not groundbreaking, it was appreciated for its classic Western elements and George Montgomery's performance. It's considered a solid, if conventional, entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a standard Western plot with a clear hero and villains.

  • George Montgomery delivers a dependable performance as the embattled protagonist.

  • The film offers satisfactory action sequences typical of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

George Montgomery, who starred in and co-produced this film, was known for his Western roles and also had a notable career in television, particularly with his show 'Cimarron City'.

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John Chard

John Chard

Monty Rides Again! Man from God's Country is directed by Paul Landres and written by George Waggner. It stars George Montgomery, Randy Stuart, Gregg Barton, Kim Charney, Frank Wilcox, Susan Cummings, James Griffith and House Peters Junio...

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