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The Parson and the Outlaw
Billy the Kid fakes his own death at the hands of Pat Garrett, but is forced to come out of hiding to stop a ruthless cattle baron from destroying a small frontier community.
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Plot Summary
In this Western, a parson attempts to bring peace to a lawless frontier town. He faces opposition from a ruthless outlaw gang who control the area through fear and violence. The parson must find a way to inspire the townsfolk to stand up for themselves and reclaim their community from the outlaws.
Critical Reception
The film was a typical B-Western of its era, receiving modest attention from audiences interested in the genre. Critical reviews were generally sparse, focusing on its straightforward Western narrative and action sequences.
What Reviewers Say
Competent execution of standard Western tropes.
Features decent action sequences for a low-budget production.
A simple story with clear good versus evil themes.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older B-Western.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Robert L. Lippert, a prolific producer of low-budget Westerns and other genre films during the 1950s.
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