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Two-Fisted
A fast-talking boxing manager and the somewhat hapless fighter he manages happen to run into a young man who was a good prizefighter in his day but is now out of the sport and has a drinking problem. They decide to train him for a big match, and in the process find themselves involved in romance, shady characters and a possible kidnapping.
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Plot Summary
A determined rancher, facing down a ruthless land baron who aims to drive him out of business, finds himself entangled in a web of suspicion and danger. He must clear his name and protect his homestead from the baron's nefarious schemes, often with the help of loyal friends and a brave woman.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie Western from the Golden Age of Hollywood, 'Two-Fisted' was a serviceable entry in the genre, typical of its time. While not critically lauded as a groundbreaking film, it provided standard Western entertainment for its audience with its action sequences and clear-cut morality.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward Western with standard action.
Offers predictable plot points typical of early Westerns.
Relies on familiar tropes of good versus evil.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Two-Fisted' is not widely documented through modern platforms like Google Reviews. However, films of this era often appealed to fans of traditional Western narratives and straightforward action.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Poverty Row studio Colony Pictures, known for making low-budget Westerns and other genre films.
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