Rattler Kid
Rattler Kid

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Rattler Kid

1967
Movie
87 min
Spanish

A cowboy accused of robbery and murder escapes execution and becomes a notorious outlaw while searching for the real culprits.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Robert L. LippertGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In this classic Western, a rancher's son, wrongfully accused of murder, must clear his name and confront the real outlaws. He teams up with a mysterious stranger who seems to have his own agenda. Together, they navigate a treacherous landscape filled with double-crosses and gunfights to expose a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the town's authority.

Critical Reception

Rattler Kid received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its straightforward Western narrative and action sequences, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed its classic Western tropes and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its solid pacing and traditional Western storytelling.

  • Appreciated for its competent direction and action set pieces.

  • Noted as a serviceable, if unoriginal, entry in the Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Rattler Kid are scarce due to its age and limited distribution, but general sentiment for similar B-Westerns of the era suggests appreciation for straightforward plots and classic Western action.

Fun Fact

Robert L. Lippert, the director, was a prolific producer of low-budget Westerns and science fiction films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, often working with a tight schedule and budget.

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