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Bullets for Bandits
In a saloon shooting, a cowboy thinks he killed Prince Katey, a man he closely resembles. Cannonball arrives and thinking the cowboy to be Katey, gets him to return to the Katey ranch where the mother is in trouble. She thinks her missing son has returned and even though the Sheriff is chasing him, he decides to take up the mother's fight against the man who is trying to throw her off the ranch.
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Plot Summary
In this thrilling Western, a group of bandits led by a ruthless leader terrorizes the frontier. When a valiant sheriff tries to bring them to justice, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving corruption and betrayal within the town itself. He must rely on his wits and courage to expose the truth and restore order.
Critical Reception
This low-budget Western was a standard genre entry for its time, largely overlooked by major critics and primarily serving the Saturday matinee audience. Its reception was typical of B-movies, offering straightforward action and familiar tropes.
What Reviewers Say
A typical, unpretentious Western outing.
Features familiar plot elements and standard action sequences.
Reliant on its genre conventions for entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this older, lesser-known film.
Fun Fact
William Nigh, the director, also directed a significant number of films in the horror and mystery genres, demonstrating his versatility across various B-movie categories.
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