Sunset Pass
Sunset Pass

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Sunset Pass

1933
Movie
61 min
English

A US marshal goes undercover to bust up a bunch of rustlers.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Henry HathawayGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A ranch hand, Jack, becomes involved in a cattle rustling scheme orchestrated by his friend, Rance. Jack tries to protect the ranch owner's daughter, Jane, and her father's herd from Rance's greedy machinations. The conflict escalates as Jack confronts Rance and his gang, leading to a climactic showdown to determine the fate of the ranch and its valuable cattle.

Critical Reception

Released during a period of transition for the Western genre, 'Sunset Pass' received modest attention, largely serving as a standard B-movie Western for its time. While praised for its action sequences and the performances of its leads, it did not achieve significant critical acclaim, with critics noting its conventional plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its pacing and Randolph Scott's stoic performance.

  • Acknowledged as a competent, if unremarkable, Western.

  • The plot was considered predictable by contemporary standards.

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Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of Zane Grey's 1910 novel of the same name, which was also adapted into an earlier silent film in 1926.

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