Vigilante Hideout
Vigilante Hideout

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Vigilante Hideout

1950
Movie
60 min
English

Cattle detective, Rocky Lane, arrives in town to investigate cattle disappearances only to realize just three cows owned by eccentric inventor, Nugget Clark, are involved. However, the disappearances lead to a deeper mystery involving dynamite explosions, rampaging cowboys and a water shortage.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Ray NazarroGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A masked outlaw known as The Durango Kid is targeted by a ruthless land grabber who wants to acquire all the ranches in the area. The Durango Kid must use his wits and marksmanship to thwart the villain's schemes and protect the innocent ranchers.

Critical Reception

As a typical B-Western of its era, 'Vigilante Hideout' was generally received as standard entertainment for fans of the genre. Critics at the time focused on its action sequences and the familiar Western tropes it employed. Audience reception was positive among Western enthusiasts who appreciated the reliable performances and straightforward storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers a classic Western narrative with a masked hero.

  • Features adequate action sequences for fans of the genre.

  • Relies on familiar plot devices common to B-Westerns.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Vigilante Hideout' is not readily available. However, films of this nature from the 1950s typically appealed to audiences who enjoyed straightforward Western plots and heroic protagonists.

Fun Fact

Charles Starrett, who played The Durango Kid, was one of Columbia Pictures' most prolific Western stars, appearing in nearly 60 films as the masked hero.

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