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Five Bold Women
Marshal Kirk Reed is escorting five female prisoners---killers all--- from one part of Texas to another part of Texas where a new prison has been built. Along the way he has to deal with dissension among the troops, attacks by the Comanches, a budding romance with Ellen, The Missouri Lady, before her ex-husband, The Missouri Kid, shows up in an attempt to rescue her.
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Plot Summary
In the Old West, five women, each with a unique skill and personality, come together to seek revenge against a villainous rancher who wronged them. Their journey is filled with humorous mishaps and unexpected alliances as they try to outsmart their adversary and reclaim what is rightfully theirs.
Critical Reception
Five Bold Women was a low-budget B-movie primarily aimed at drive-in theaters. It received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and slapstick humor. However, some reviews acknowledged the charm of its lead actresses and its lighthearted take on the Western genre.
What Reviewers Say
Mildly amusing for its target audience, despite a thin plot.
Jayne Mansfield and Phyllis Diller offer some comedic moments.
A forgettable entry in the Western-comedy genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this film, but available comments suggest it is viewed as a campy, dated B-movie with limited appeal beyond its niche audience.
Fun Fact
This film was one of several attempts to capitalize on the popularity of Jayne Mansfield's persona in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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