Arizona Round-Up
Arizona Round-Up

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Arizona Round-Up

1942
Movie
56 min
English

Tom Kenyon and his sidekick Pierre La Farge are hired by rancher Mike O'Day who, with his daughters Toni and Sugar, provides wild horses for the government remount station.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Howard BrethertonGenres: Western, Romance

Plot Summary

In this Western, a rancher's son is framed for a crime he didn't commit by a greedy land baron. He must clear his name and expose the villain's scheme to save his family's ranch and the local community.

Critical Reception

Arizona Round-Up is a standard B-Western from the era, often praised for its action sequences and the straightforward performance of its lead. While not a groundbreaking film, it delivered the expected thrills for fans of the genre during its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced action and classic Western tropes.

  • Enjoyed for its simple, yet effective plot and clear hero-villain dynamic.

  • Seen as a typical, competent entry in the Western genre of the 1940s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment for similar B-Westerns often highlights their straightforward entertainment value and reliable action.

Fun Fact

Wild Bill Elliott was known for his tall stature and distinctive voice, which made him a recognizable figure in many Western films of the 1940s and 1950s.

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