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Guns of the Timberland
Logger Jim Hadley and his lumberjack crew are looking for new forest to cut. They locate a prime prospect outside the town of Deep Wells. The residents of Deep Wells led by Laura Riley are opposed to the felling of the trees, believing that losing them would cause mudslides during the heavy rains. Conflict between the town's residents and the loggers is inevitable.
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Plot Summary
A ruthless lumber baron, Ames, is determined to drive settlers off their land by any means necessary. He hires a gunslinger, Matt, to carry out his dirty work. However, when Matt witnesses Ames's brutality firsthand, he begins to question his actions and develops a conscience. He eventually decides to protect the settlers from Ames's reign of terror, leading to a climactic showdown.
Critical Reception
Guns of the Timberland is a standard, albeit somewhat forgettable, Western that benefited from its rugged outdoor scenery and a competent cast. While not a standout in the genre, it offered typical Western thrills and a familiar tale of good versus evil. It received a generally mild reception from critics and audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
A competent but uninspired Western outing.
Relies on familiar genre tropes without adding much originality.
The scenic landscapes provide some visual appeal.
Google audience: Audience reception for Guns of the Timberland is largely unavailable through contemporary reviews. It is generally considered a serviceable but unremarkable entry in the Western genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains of California, providing an authentic and visually impressive backdrop for the Western action.
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