Bar 20 Rides Again
Bar 20 Rides Again

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Bar 20 Rides Again

1935
Movie
61 min
English

Cattle rustler Nevada dreams of living like an emperor in the West. Hoppy and the Bar 20 boys aim to put an end to his dream.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Lewis D. ParsonsGenres: Western

Plot Summary

Hopalong Cassidy and his sidekick Johnny meet a young rancher who is being unfairly targeted by a ruthless land grabber. They decide to help him defend his property and cattle. The adventure escalates as they face danger and deception, ultimately leading to a showdown with the villains.

Critical Reception

Released during the heyday of the B-Western, 'Bar 20 Rides Again' was generally well-received by audiences who enjoyed the dependable formula of heroism and action associated with William Boyd's Hopalong Cassidy character. While not critically acclaimed as a groundbreaking film, it provided solid entertainment for its target demographic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Satisfying entry in the Hopalong Cassidy series, delivering expected Western thrills.

  • William Boyd reliably portrays the stoic and honorable Hopalong Cassidy.

  • Offers a straightforward plot with adequate action sequences for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not widely available. However, fans of the Hopalong Cassidy series typically appreciated the consistent character portrayals and familiar Western narratives.

Fun Fact

This film is the third installment in the long-running Bar 20 series, which began with 'The Bar 20' in 1930.

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