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Nevada Badmen
The "badmen" of the title in this average western from Monogram are Waller, a greedy express agent and Banker Jensen, who conspire to separate Bob Bannon from the gold found on his property. Bob's brother Jim and his two pals Whip Wilson and Texas arrive too late to save Bob from the bad guys. Hoping to flush out the killer, Whip arranges to auction off the property.
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Plot Summary
A lone cowboy arrives in a frontier town plagued by a ruthless gang extorting protection money from local ranchers. He soon finds himself drawn into the conflict when he witnesses the gang's brutality firsthand. Determined to see justice served, he rallies the townsfolk to stand against the outlaws and restore peace to their community.
Critical Reception
Nevada Badmen is a typical B-Western of its era, offering straightforward action and familiar tropes. While not a critical darling, it provided standard entertainment for fans of the genre, delivering a serviceable plot and decent pacing for its budget.
What Reviewers Say
A standard, low-budget Western adventure.
Familiar plot with predictable outcomes.
Offers straightforward action for genre fans.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
Director William Beaudine was known for his prolific output and his nickname 'One-Shot' stemmed from his reputation for being able to film scenes very quickly, often in just one take.
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