The Man from Oklahoma
The Man from Oklahoma

The Man from Oklahoma

1965Movie81 minEnglish

Edward, a powerful rancher, serves as a real chief of a town near the Mexican border. The arrival of Oklahoma John, new sheriff, not to your liking. The new lawman faces Jimmy, the son of the chief and his buddy.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: R.G. SpringsteenGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In this Western, a rancher and his foreman are accused of stealing cattle belonging to a wealthy rancher. When the foreman is killed, the rancher must prove his innocence and uncover the real culprits. He faces opposition from a determined sheriff and the powerful rancher he is accused of robbing.

Critical Reception

The Man from Oklahoma received a lukewarm reception upon its release, typical for many B-Westerns of the era. While it offered familiar Western tropes and a straightforward plot, it was generally seen as a serviceable but uninspired entry in the genre, lacking the depth or innovation to stand out.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard Western narrative with predictable plot points.
  • Dale Robertson delivers a competent performance as the accused rancher.
  • The film relies heavily on genre conventions without adding anything new.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Man from Oklahoma' are scarce due to its age and niche appeal. Those available suggest viewers found it a typical, if somewhat forgettable, Western that provided a mild diversion.

Fun Fact

Vera Ralston, who plays a significant role in the film, was also the wife of Republic Pictures executive Herbert J. Yates and appeared in many of the studio's productions during the 1940s and 1950s.

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