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Six Gun Decision
A compilation of two episodes from the "Wild Bill Hickok" TV series, Border City Election and Pony Express vs. Telegraph, edited together and released as a feature film.
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Plot Summary
A former outlaw named Bill returns to his hometown to find it controlled by a ruthless gang. He must decide whether to use his past skills to protect the innocent townsfolk from the corrupt sheriff and his men. The film follows his struggle to reconcile his desire for a peaceful life with the violent reality he faces.
Critical Reception
As a typical B-Western of its era, 'Six Gun Decision' was likely viewed as serviceable entertainment for fans of the genre. Contemporary reviews, if available, would have focused on its action sequences and adherence to Western tropes. Modern reception tends to categorize it as a straightforward, unexceptional entry in the Western catalog.
What Reviewers Say
A standard Western offering with predictable plot points.
Features competent performances from its lead actors.
Delivers on action expected from a mid-century Western.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of Westerns produced by Robert E. Tansey, often starring Wild Bill Elliott in the early to mid-1950s.
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