Riders of Pasco Basin
Riders of Pasco Basin

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Riders of Pasco Basin

1940
Movie
56 min
English

Kirby and Evans are pulling off an irrigation project swindle and newspaper editor Scott realizes it and sends for Lee. Lee agrees with Scott and forms a vigilante group to fight the Sheriff and his deputies brought in by Kirby. But a dying Uncle Dan sets the Sheriff straight and this brings the two sides together for the big shootout.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Ray TaylorGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In this thrilling Western, a determined rancher races against time to clear his name after being framed for cattle rustling. He must confront a dangerous outlaw gang and uncover the true culprits before they can drive him off his land and steal his herd. The film features classic Western action and a race against the clock to achieve justice.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the era, 'Riders of Pasco Basin' was generally received as standard fare for fans of the genre. It delivered the expected action and archetypal characters without venturing into groundbreaking territory. Critical reviews at the time often focused on its direct storytelling and the performances of its leads within the familiar Western tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A straightforward B-western with adequate action for its time.

  • Johnny Mack Brown delivers a solid performance in a typical Western plot.

  • Relies on familiar genre conventions, offering predictable but enjoyable entertainment for fans.

Google audience: Audience reception for this classic Western is not readily available through modern aggregated reviews.

Fun Fact

This film is one of many B-Westerns produced in the 1930s and 1940s, a popular genre that often featured familiar stars like Johnny Mack Brown in straightforward heroic roles.

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