Billy the Kid's Range War
Williams is out to stop Ellen Goreham from completing her road that is under construction and is using a man to impersonate Billy the Kid. When Billy sees the wanted posters and learns of the murders he supposedly committed, he sets out to find the imposter. His sidekick Fuzzy is there to help him but his friend Jeff, now a Marshal, is also after him.
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Plot Summary
Billy the Kid, along with his sidekick Jeff, gets involved in a range war between cattle ranchers and sheep herders. He attempts to bring peace to the territory, but finds himself caught between the two feuding factions. As tensions escalate, Billy must find a way to uncover the truth behind the conflict and stop the violence before it's too late.
Critical Reception
This early Western, part of a series starring Buster Crabbe as Billy the Kid, is generally considered a typical B-movie of its era. It received moderate attention upon release, fitting into the popular Western genre of the time, but did not achieve significant critical acclaim. Its reception was largely defined by its formulaic storytelling and straightforward action, appealing to fans of the genre but not breaking new ground.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers standard Western action with a familiar plot.
- Buster Crabbe fits the role of Billy the Kid adequately.
- A serviceable, if uninspired, entry in the Western genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented or readily available through common review aggregators.
Fun Fact
Buster Crabbe starred as Billy the Kid in a series of seven films produced by Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC) between 1940 and 1942, with 'Billy the Kid's Range War' being the third installment.
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