Whistling Bullets
Whistling Bullets

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Whistling Bullets

1937
Movie
57 min
Dutch

Ace Beldon is in prison, but with his stolen bonds not recovered, Capt. Saunders has an idea. He sends Graham to prison and has him and Beldon break out. With Ranger Raymond assisting, they make their escape and get to the hangout run by Stone. But the plan starts to go awry when Sam overhears Graham talking with the Captain and reports back to Stone.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: John EnglishGenres: Western, Action

Plot Summary

A lone rider, known as The Whistler, arrives in a town plagued by a ruthless gang. He takes on the guise of a simple ranch hand, subtly gathering information and preparing to confront the outlaws. His silent but deadly approach earns him a fearsome reputation among the criminals.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the era, 'Whistling Bullets' was likely met with moderate reception, catering to its target audience who enjoyed straightforward cowboy action. Critical analysis from the time is scarce, but it is recognized as a competent entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard Western narrative with a mysterious masked hero.

  • Features typical action sequences for its time.

  • Hoot Gibson delivers a characteristic performance as the stoic hero.

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Fun Fact

The 'Whistler' character was a common trope in Westerns, often depicted as a mysterious, masked figure who dispensed justice without revealing his identity.

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