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Gunfighter Billy Ringo decides to hang up his guns, buy a ranch and marry Arlene Reach. His brother Matt, father of Chip, the nephew Ringo is trying to keep on the straight and narrow, with three other outlaws, Dixon, Hollaway and Hoke, frame Ringo into pulling a bank robbery with them. Pretending to side with them, after accidentally killing Matt, Ringo informs Marshal Wyatt Earp of their plan to rob a Wells Fargo express wagon. A gunfight ensues at the robbery and the three outlaws are killed and Ike Clinton, the ringleader, is turned over to Marshal Earp by Ringo. Written by Les Adams
A notorious outlaw, Chuck Desmond, is released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. Upon his release, he finds that his reputation precedes him, making it difficult to start anew. He tries to go straight and take over his father's ranch, but the local sheriff and a vengeful rancher are determined to see him fail.
Gun Belt received a mixed reception upon its release. While it was seen as a competent, albeit unexceptional, entry into the Western genre of the era, some critics noted its predictable plot and standard action sequences. However, George Montgomery's performance was generally praised for its stoic portrayal of a man fighting against his past.
A standard Western with a familiar tale of redemption.
George Montgomery delivers a solid performance as the wrongly accused outlaw.
Competent but not particularly memorable for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment suggests it's an acceptable, if not groundbreaking, Western viewing experience.
The film was shot in Technicolor, which was a significant selling point for Westerns during the 1950s, adding a vibrant visual element to the rugged landscapes.
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Double cross marks the spot. Gun Belt is directed by Ray Nazarro and written by Jack Dewitt, Richard Schayer and Arthur Orloff. It stars George Montgomery, Tab Hunter, William Bishop, Douglas Kennedy, John Dehner, James Millican, Hugh Sa...