The Arizona Raiders
The Arizona Raiders

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The Arizona Raiders

1936
Movie
57 min
English

After saving himself from hanging, Laramie Nelson saves Tracks Williams from the same fate. They then travel to Lindsay's ranch where they get jobs. There they run into Adams who they learn is planning to rustle Lindsay's horses.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Norman FosterGenres: Western, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

During the American Civil War, a group of Confederate soldiers, led by the charismatic "Dusty" James, find themselves stranded in Arizona after their commanding officer betrays them. Facing the harsh desert and hostile elements, they must band together to survive and find a way back home. Their journey is fraught with danger, internal conflict, and encounters with both outlaws and the law.

Critical Reception

The Arizona Raiders received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised its action sequences and the performance of its lead actors, though some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the Western genre. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's adventurous spirit and its depiction of a classic Western struggle.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action and solid performances, particularly from its lead.

  • A standard but entertaining Western that delivers on typical genre expectations.

  • Some critics noted a familiar narrative arc, yet the film's pacing and visual appeal were often highlighted.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Google Reviews is not readily available for this older title. However, its status as a classic Western suggests it likely appealed to fans of the genre for its adventure and straightforward storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several Westerns produced by Columbia Pictures in the mid-1930s, aiming to capitalize on the genre's enduring popularity.

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