A Bullet Is Waiting
A plane carrying a sheriff and a man indicted for manslaughter is wrecked on a lonely California beach and the prisoner manages to escape, after a struggle, only to be taken in hand by the female manager of a remote sheep ranch.
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Plot Summary
During the Apache Wars, a dying outlaw is taken in by a former cavalry officer and his rancher daughter. As the outlaw recovers, a romantic triangle develops between him, the daughter, and a U.S. Marshal. The situation becomes further complicated when the outlaw's gang appears, seeking to rescue him, and the Apache tribe also closes in.
Critical Reception
A Bullet Is Waiting received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its performances, particularly Jean Simmons, and its dramatic tension, though some critics found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the chemistry between its lead actors.
- Noted for its blend of Western action and romantic drama.
- Some found the narrative elements to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Technicolor and CinemaScope, showcasing the scenic landscapes of California's Kern River Valley.
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