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<em>'Ambush at Cimarron Pass'</em> is a bit of a bore. Even though I don't think it's as bad as one Clint Eastwood <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambush_at_Cimarron_Pass#:~:text=Most%20film%20guides,with%20my%20life.%27%20%22">re...
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Ambush at Cimarron Pass
1958
Movie
73 min
English
A small Army patrol unit and a couple of former Confederates reluctantly throw in their lot together after being attacked by a band of Native Americans.
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IMDb5.3/10
Director: B. Reeves Eason•Genres: Western, Action, War
Plot Summary
During the Civil War, a Union patrol led by Captain Dave Green is sent to scout Apache territory. Ambushed by a large Apache war party, they are forced to seek refuge in a narrow canyon. With limited supplies and facing overwhelming odds, Green must devise a strategy to survive the relentless attacks and escape the deadly trap.
Critical Reception
Ambush at Cimarron Pass is generally considered a low-budget, somewhat formulaic Western that failed to leave a significant mark on the genre. While it features standard Western tropes, its execution is often criticized for its simplistic plot and uneven pacing. However, some viewers might appreciate its straightforward action and historical setting during the Civil War era.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks depth and originality.
Features predictable plot points and action sequences.
A serviceable, if uninspired, Western.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable entry in the Western genre, offering little beyond basic action.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by low-budget B-movie impresario Albert Zugsmith, known for his string of exploitation films in the 1950s.
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