The Texas Rangers Ride Again
The Texas Rangers Ride Again

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The Texas Rangers Ride Again

1940
Movie
68 min
English

With thousands of cattle being rustled from White Sage ranch the 1930's Texas Rangers are called in. They manage to get one of their agents into the gang by making them think he is the Pecos Kid on the lam.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: James P. HoganGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In this sequel to 'The Texas Rangers,' the descendants of the original rangers face a ruthless land baron who is using underhanded tactics to acquire vast ranches. The new generation of rangers must rally to protect the settlers and uphold justice in the wild frontier. They find themselves up against hired guns and legal manipulation as they fight to preserve the integrity of their land and way of life.

Critical Reception

The film was generally seen as a competent, if unremarkable, continuation of the original 'Texas Rangers' story. Critics noted its action sequences and adherence to Western genre conventions, though some found it less impactful than its predecessor. Audience reception was likely positive among fans of classic Westerns.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward Western action and familiar plot.

  • Considered a decent follow-up that maintains the spirit of the original.

  • Somewhat formulaic, but still entertaining for genre enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not readily available. However, as a classic Western, it likely appealed to those who enjoyed traditional tales of heroism and frontier justice.

Fun Fact

This film served as a spiritual successor to the 1936 film 'The Texas Rangers,' focusing on a new generation of the iconic lawmen rather than continuing the direct storyline of the original characters.

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