Fighting Valley
Fighting Valley

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Fighting Valley

1943
Movie
53 min
English

Someone has been stealing ore from a valuable smelting mine. One of the independent mine-owners victimized by the crooks is pretty Joan Manning, making the Rangers' mission a bit more pleasant.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: John EnglishGenres: Western, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

In the lawless "Fighting Valley," a rugged cowboy named Bob Masters is torn between his loyalty to his outlaw friends and his growing feelings for a young woman named Mary. As tensions rise between the settlers and the outlaws, Bob must make a difficult choice that will determine the fate of the valley and the people he cares about.

Critical Reception

Fighting Valley was a typical low-budget Western of its era, receiving a mixed reception. While some critics praised its action sequences and the chemistry between the leads, others found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. It was largely seen as standard fare for fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward Western action.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and thin characterizations.

  • Considered a solid, if unoriginal, entry in the B-Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Fighting Valley are scarce due to its age and genre. Where available, viewers often enjoyed the classic Western tropes and performances, though some found the story to be formulaic.

Fun Fact

Bill Elliott, who stars as the protagonist Bob Masters, was a popular Western star known for his roles as 'Wild Bill Elliott' and later for his role as the detective 'Father Knows Best'.

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