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Texas Bad Man
Wayne Morris' B-western series was the last of its kind to be produced in Hollywood. Texas Bad Man casts Morris as a sheriff who happens to be the son of inveterate thief Frank Ferguson. Knowing full well that Ferguson's gang intends to steal a shipment of gold, Morris must stay up nights trying to second-guess his crafty dad. While there's no shortage of action, the resolution to the story relies more on brawn than brain. Western "regulars" Sheb Wooley, Myron Healey and Denver Pyle do their usual in secondary roles, as does Elaine Riley as the requisite (but hardly crucial) heroine.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged frontier town of Redemption, a notorious outlaw named Black Jack sets his sights on robbing the local bank. However, his plans are complicated by the arrival of a determined sheriff who vows to bring him to justice. Amidst shootouts and betrayals, Black Jack finds himself in a desperate fight for survival against both the law and his own treacherous associates.
Critical Reception
Texas Bad Man is a B-movie Western that received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its straightforward action and performances, others found its plot predictable and its production values lacking. Audiences generally accepted it as a standard genre entry of its time.
What Reviewers Say
Offers standard Western action with some engaging moments.
The plot, while simple, holds together as a typical B-western.
Performances are adequate for the genre, though not particularly standout.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse for this older film, with general sentiment leaning towards it being a forgettable but watchable entry in the Western genre.
Fun Fact
Jack Beutel, who plays the lead outlaw Black Jack, is perhaps better known for his role as the character Elvis Presley played in 'Love Me Tender' (1956), as Beutel was the original choice before Presley was cast.
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