Rebel Range
A Union law allows homes vacated by confederates to be sold at auction. A woman comes back to claim her home irregardless of the fact that it is lawfully occupied.
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Plot Summary
When a ruthless cattle baron attempts to drive honest ranchers off their land using hired guns, a lone cowboy steps in to defend the innocent. He must rally the beleaguered settlers and expose the villain's corrupt scheme before they lose everything they've worked for. The fate of the community rests on his ability to outsmart and outgun the powerful adversary and his gang.
Critical Reception
Rebel Range is a straightforward B-Western that delivers on the expected action and a clear-cut morality tale. While not groundbreaking, it offered solid entertainment for fans of the genre during its release, with competent performances and pacing typical of Republic Pictures productions. It was generally seen as a reliable entry in the series starring Wild Bill Elliott.
What Reviewers Say
- Satisfying Western action with a clear hero-villain dynamic.
- Features a solid performance from its lead actor.
- A typical, but enjoyable, Republic Pictures production.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this classic B-Western.
Fun Fact
This film is part of a long-running series of Westerns starring Wild Bill Elliott as Marshal Bill "Lightning" Bill" Carson for Republic Pictures.
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