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Rio Diablo
Kenny Roger's leaves his good-guy image behind as the rugged, gutsy Quentin Leach, a bounty hunter with a quick temper and a trigger finger to match. If you're an outlaw with a price on your head, Leach is the last man you'll want to meet. Travis Tritt, in an impressive acting debut, stars as Benjamin Tabor, a man out for blood after a gang of murderous bank robbers flee with his beautiful young bride. Together, Tabor and Leach take to the Trail with guns blazing in search of the same outlaws. And they're not going to stop until they find them - dead or alive.
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Plot Summary
In the harsh landscape of the Southwest, a determined woman seeks revenge against the ruthless outlaw who murdered her father. Along her journey, she encounters a mysterious stranger who becomes entangled in her quest. Their paths converge in a violent confrontation that will determine their fates.
Critical Reception
Rio Diablo is a made-for-television Western that garnered moderate attention upon its release. While not a critical darling, it provided a serviceable genre entry for fans of action and revenge narratives. Its reception was generally mixed, with some appreciating its straightforward plot and action sequences, while others found it to be somewhat derivative of other Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its action-packed sequences and straightforward revenge plot.
Noted for its performance by Yancy Butler in a challenging role.
Criticized for some predictable plot points common in the Western genre.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this made-for-television film.
Fun Fact
Despite being a Western, the film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, rather than in a traditional Western landscape.
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