The Last Musketeer
A greedy rancher is charging excessive prices for access to the area's only water supply, extorting the smaller ranchers in the area. A water diviner teams up with a cattle buyer to force the villain to share the water with his neighbors.
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Plot Summary
A rugged American rancher, Lee Farrell, is mistaken for a notorious bandit after a train robbery. He finds himself entangled in a conspiracy involving a stolen map to a rich gold mine and a beautiful woman seeking revenge. Farrell must clear his name and outwit the real villains before they can claim the treasure.
Critical Reception
This Douglas Sirk Western, starring a young Rock Hudson, received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its adventurous plot and Sirk's direction, others found the story somewhat conventional for the genre. Audiences enjoyed the action sequences and Hudson's heroic performance.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its brisk pacing and adventurous spirit.
- Some found the plot predictable, relying on familiar Western tropes.
- Rock Hudson's charm and ruggedness were highlighted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
This film marked one of Douglas Sirk's earlier ventures into the Western genre before he became more widely known for his melodramas.
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