Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arrives in Independence, Missouri shortly after the Civil War, intending never again to use a gun. He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor and his henchmen are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad.
In the midst of the Civil War, a Union cavalry unit is ambushed and left for dead by Confederate raiders. The surviving soldiers, led by Captain Tom Ragon, must band together and traverse treacherous terrain to return to Union lines. Along the way, they face internal conflict, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of further attack.
The Bushwhackers is widely considered one of the worst films ever made. It was panned by critics for its nonsensical plot, poor acting, low production values, and egregious historical inaccuracies. Audience reception was equally dismal, with many viewers finding the film unintentionally hilarious due to its perceived ineptitude.
Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are unavailable, general audience sentiment often regards 'The Bushwhackers' as a 'so-bad-it's-good' cult film, primarily due to its numerous, glaring flaws that provide unintentional amusement.
The film is infamous for its incredibly low budget and the resulting poor quality of its production, including noticeable continuity errors and cheap-looking sets and costumes, contributing to its reputation as one of the worst films of the 1950s.
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