Gun Code
Gun Code

Gun Code

1940Movie54 minEnglish

This low-budget western stars Tim McCoy as federal agent Tim Hammond, who follows a gang of big-city gangsters to the Wide Open Spaces. Don't be fooled by the opening credits: the "Peter Stewart" listed as director Gun Code was actually PRC workhorse Sam Newfield.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Robert Emmett TanseyGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A rancher is framed for rustling by a rival who is secretly working with a gang of outlaws. The rancher must clear his name and stop the criminals before they can steal his herd and destroy his livelihood. He enlists the help of local law enforcement and his loyal ranch hands to bring the thieves to justice.

Critical Reception

Gun Code is a standard B-Western from the era, notable primarily for its early release date and its place within the prolific output of programmers of the time. It offered predictable thrills and straightforward storytelling that appealed to its target audience, though it was not a film that garnered significant critical attention upon release.

What Reviewers Say

  • A typical Western with straightforward action and a clear hero.
  • Features familiar tropes of the genre, including framing and revenge.
  • Offers predictable but satisfactory entertainment for fans of B-Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely unrecorded in modern digital platforms.

Fun Fact

This film is one of the many 'Poverty Row' Westerns produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, often made with smaller budgets and shorter shooting schedules.

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