Bullet for a Badman
Bullet for a Badman

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Bullet for a Badman

1964
Movie
80 min
English

Former Texas Rangers Sam Ward and Logan Keliher become enemies when Sam turns bank robber and Logan marries Sam's ex-wife.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: R.G. SpringsteenGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A former outlaw, Travis Brand, tries to go straight and build a new life with his love, Lila. However, his past catches up with him when his former gang members, led by the ruthless Jedediah Needs, show up. They frame him for a murder he didn't commit, forcing Travis to confront his old ways and seek revenge to clear his name and protect the woman he loves.

Critical Reception

Bullet for a Badman is a straightforward, B-movie Western that offers a familiar tale of redemption and revenge. While not a groundbreaking film, it benefits from Audie Murphy's reliable performance as the conflicted hero and R.G. Springsteen's competent direction in delivering a solid, if uninspired, entry into the Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Audie Murphy delivers a dependable performance as a troubled protagonist.

  • The film follows a predictable but effective Western narrative.

  • Competent direction ensures a watchable, albeit unremarkable, Western.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Bullet for a Badman are generally positive, with viewers often highlighting Audie Murphy's classic Western hero persona and the film's straightforward, action-packed plot. It's seen as a solid, no-frills Western suitable for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

Audie Murphy, a decorated World War II veteran, was one of the biggest box-office stars of the 1950s, often playing earnest heroes in Westerns and war films, continuing this type of role in 'Bullet for a Badman'.

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John Chard

John Chard

We were friends once, Sam. It's not easy to shoot an old friend. Bullet for a Badman is directed by R.G. Springsteen and adapted to screenplay by Mary & Willard Willingham from a novel written by Marvin H. Albert. It stars Audie Murphy, ...