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Never be ashamed of your blood. Reprisal! Is directed by George Sherman and written by David P. Harmon, Raphael Hayes and David Dortort. It stars Guy Madison, Felicia Farr, Kathryn Grant, Michael Pate, Edward Platt, Otto Hulett, Way...


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New ranch owner Frank Madden, half Indian but posing as white, arrives just as an all white jury finds the three white Shipley brothers who lynched three Indians innocent. There is soon trouble between Frank and the Shipleys who are using Frank's land to graze their cattle. When the brother of one of the Indian victims kills a Shipley, Frank is accused and put in jail. The Shipleys then organize a lynch mob and head for the jail.
When a wounded bank robber, Bart Logan, is taken in by a Quaker family, he begins to find a path to redemption. However, his past comes back to haunt him when his former gang members track him down, forcing him to confront his violent nature. Logan must choose between succumbing to his old ways or protecting the innocent family who showed him kindness.
Reprisal! was a modest B-western that received a mixed-to-positive reception. Critics often noted its attempt at a more mature theme within the western genre, particularly the moral conflict of its protagonist. While not a major critical darling, it was appreciated for its solid performances and competent direction, offering a decent viewing experience for fans of the genre.
Praised for its thoughtful exploration of redemption in a western setting.
Competent direction and engaging lead performance by Ray Milland.
Considered a more introspective and character-driven western for its time.
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The film was shot in Technicolor, which was less common for B-westerns of this era, giving it a more vibrant visual quality.
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Never be ashamed of your blood. Reprisal! Is directed by George Sherman and written by David P. Harmon, Raphael Hayes and David Dortort. It stars Guy Madison, Felicia Farr, Kathryn Grant, Michael Pate, Edward Platt, Otto Hulett, Way...