Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend

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Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend

1957
Movie
87 min
English

In Medicine Bend, a crooked businessman has the town mayor and sheriff in his pocket while his henchmen raid the wagon trains passing through the region.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Richard L. BareGenres: Western, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

A U.S. Cavalry scout is framed for murder and theft by a corrupt captain. While on the run, he teams up with a woman to clear his name and expose the captain's wicked schemes. Their pursuit leads to a climactic showdown at Medicine Bend.

Critical Reception

Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend is a standard, albeit enjoyable, Western from the late 1950s. It features solid performances from its lead actors and delivers the expected action and drama associated with the genre. While not a groundbreaking film, it offers a competently made story that engages fans of Westerns.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively utilizes classic Western tropes.

  • James Garner provides a likable performance as the framed hero.

  • The supporting cast adds solid depth to the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not widely available. However, typical comments for Westerns of this era often praise the straightforward storytelling and action sequences.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of James Garner's early leading roles in a feature film, helping to establish his presence in Hollywood before his later television success.

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