Trouble on the Trail
Trouble on the Trail

Trouble on the Trail

1954Movie54 minEnglish

"Trouble on the Trail" is two episodes of the "Wild Bill Hickok" television series edited together and released as a feature film by Allied Artists.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lesley SelanderGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A cowboy finds himself in a difficult situation when he is accused of a crime he didn't commit. He must clear his name while also protecting a young boy who witnessed the real culprit in action. The film follows his efforts to outwit the outlaws and bring them to justice.

Critical Reception

Trouble on the Trail is a standard B-Western from the era, offering straightforward action and familiar plotlines. While not particularly groundbreaking, it delivers on the expected elements of the genre, making it an enjoyable, if unexceptional, watch for fans of Westerns.

What Reviewers Say

  • A competently made B-Western with solid action sequences.
  • Relies on familiar Western tropes but executes them effectively.
  • Rex Allen provides a dependable performance as the heroic cowboy.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment for similar B-Westerns of the era often praises their straightforward narratives and action-packed plots.

Fun Fact

This film is one of the last features starring Rex Allen before he largely transitioned to television work.

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