Desperadoes of the West
A group of ranchers, led by Colonel Arnold and Ward Gordon, are drilling an oil well but getting fierce opposition from an unknown gang of outlaws. Eastern promoter J.B."Dude" Dawson, is behind the gang as he is out to prevent the co-op members from striking oil before their lease expires, so he can secure the property for his company. When Ward, with the help of Arnold and his daughter Sally, arranges for a new driller to be brought in, the replacement man is killed and one of Dawson's men takes his place.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a ranch and discovers his uncle was murdered by a ruthless land grabber. He must then take on the guise of a notorious outlaw, 'The Rattler,' to fight for justice and protect his inheritance. Along the way, he finds himself falling for the daughter of the very man he's trying to expose.
Critical Reception
Released by Republic Pictures, 'Desperadoes of the West' was a typical B-Western of its era, serving as straightforward entertainment for audiences. While not a critical darling, it delivered on the expected action and heroic deeds associated with the genre, earning a decent reception among fans of Western films.
What Reviewers Say
- A formulaic but entertaining B-Western.
- Delivers expected action and adventure for genre fans.
- Features a classic good-versus-evil narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in color, which was becoming more common for Westerns by the late 1940s and early 1950s, though many B-Westerns were still produced in black and white.
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