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Red River Renegades
Postal Inspectors Carson and Underwood have been sent to investigate a series of robberies where both the driver and stagecoach disappear. They team up with Pinkerton agent Bennett who has found some of the stolen money in the possession of Stevens.
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Plot Summary
When a former sheriff is framed for a crime he didn't commit, he must go on the run to clear his name. Teaming up with a group of outlaws, he finds himself caught between the law he once upheld and the criminals he now rides with. He must expose the real culprits and restore justice to the frontier town before it's too late.
Critical Reception
This B-Western is typical of its era, offering straightforward action and a familiar plot. While not groundbreaking, it provides solid entertainment for fans of the genre, with reliable performances from its cast.
What Reviewers Say
A standard but enjoyable Western outing.
Features competent action sequences typical of the era.
Wild Bill Elliott delivers a solid performance in the lead role.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available for this older film.
Fun Fact
Robert Blake, who plays a young boy in the film, would go on to a long and notable career in film and television, including the lead role in the acclaimed detective series 'Baretta'.
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