Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge
A deputy catches Duell and is bringing him in and some men who want the reward try to get Duell from the deputy. There's a gunfight and Duell's the only one left alive. He then assumes the deputy's identity and goes to the nearest town and claims the deputy to be Duell McCall. He gets the reward was about to leave the town when his ruse is discovered and he is arrested. He's about to be hanged when Nora comes and spends some time with him. He's about to be hanged when the daughter of the wealthiest man in town is abducted. He then offers to help Duell escape if he brings her back. Duell goes and finds her but she tells him why the man wants her back. Duell hesitates to turn her over to the man, so holds Nora captive till Duell brings her back.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged landscape of Devil's Ridge, a lone gunslinger known only as Desperado arrives, seeking vengeance for the murder of his father. He finds himself caught in the middle of a bitter feud between two powerful families and a ruthless railroad baron who aims to seize control of the land. Desperado must navigate treacherous alliances and brutal confrontations to uncover the truth and deliver his own brand of justice.
Critical Reception
Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge was a made-for-television Western that received a generally positive reception for its action sequences and performances, particularly from its veteran cast. While not critically groundbreaking, it was appreciated for delivering a solid Western narrative with elements of revenge and frontier conflict, appealing to fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its competent direction and action-packed sequences.
- Appreciated for its classic Western themes of revenge and frontier justice.
- The ensemble cast, including Roddy McDowall and David Warner, was noted for adding depth.
Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV movie is not widely documented on Google. However, it is generally considered a decent entry in the Western genre, offering straightforward action and a familiar revenge plot that would appeal to fans looking for a classic Western feel.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Trimark Pictures, which was known for its genre films, including action and horror, making this Western a notable entry in their catalog.
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