Gunfire
Gunfire

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Gunfire

1950
Movie
59 min
English

Tubercular Frank James has become a born again and retired from his career as an outlaw with his family but a look-a-like outlaw causes suspicion to fall back on him.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: William BerkeGenres: Western, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

In the rugged American West, a lone rancher finds himself entangled in a dangerous conflict when his land is targeted by ruthless outlaws seeking to exploit its valuable resources. He must rally his strength and allies to defend his home and the innocent people caught in the crossfire. The story unfolds with classic Western tropes of bravery, betrayal, and a climactic showdown.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the era, "Gunfire" received modest attention, typical for its genre and budget. Critics at the time likely noted its straightforward plot and action sequences, common in films of this type. Audience reception would have been aligned with fans of low-budget Westerns, appreciating the familiar narrative and straightforward heroism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features standard Western action and a predictable plot.

  • Competent, though unremarkable, performance from its lead actor.

  • A typical example of early 1950s B-Western production values.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for "Gunfire (1950)" is not readily available. As an older, lower-budget film, it did not typically garner widespread online audience reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Screen Guild Productions, a studio known for its output of low-budget Westerns and crime films during the 1940s and early 1950s.

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