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This Warner Bros. The Sports Parade series short chronicles the attempt by a group of men to navigate the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to Lake Mead. Led by Norman D. Nevills, nine men undertake a nineteen days trip in three specially built rowboats through the more than 200 rapids, some which run at 30 mph. Along the way, they see the remnants of previous expeditions. They also visit abandoned Pueblo Indian cave dwellings.
A young man, struggling to escape his troubled past, finds himself drawn into a dangerous confrontation with a ruthless outlaw gang. He must confront his inner demons and fight for survival in the harsh landscape of the Wild West. The story explores themes of redemption and the consequences of one's actions.
Released during a period of prolific Western production, 'Facing Your Danger' received modest attention. While it provided standard genre fare for the era, it was not a standout critical or commercial success. Audience reception was generally aligned with typical B-westerns of the time, offering escapism and straightforward storytelling.
A straightforward Western narrative with familiar tropes.
Offers competent, if unexceptional, performances from its cast.
The film delivers on basic action and frontier drama elements.
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Director William F. Claxton would later become a prolific television director, helming episodes for popular shows like 'Bonanza' and 'The Twilight Zone'.
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It’s a bit like watching a watery rodeo this film as these intrepid travellers attempt to ride the dozens of sets of rapids whilst the Colorado river does it’s best to upend them from their flimsily constructed, lightweight, craft. It’s eas...