Trouble for the Legion
Alberto Gherardi, a sailor is wrongly suspected of murder, flied and enroll into the Foreign Legion. His unfaithful fiancee Irene goes to look for him with his young brother Enrico, but the latter is killed. Will she still manage to free her lover?
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Plot Summary
A group of Bowery Boys are mistaken for a lost legion and sent on a wild adventure in the Wild West. They end up in a small town facing off against a ruthless outlaw gang. The boys must use their wits and courage to protect the townsfolk and survive the perilous journey.
Critical Reception
Trouble for the Legion is a low-budget comedy western that typically garners mixed to negative reviews. While some may find amusement in the slapstick antics of the Bowery Boys, critics often point to its predictable plot, weak dialogue, and reliance on formulaic gags. Audience reception is generally lukewarm, appealing primarily to nostalgic fans of the series.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on the established comedic formula of the Bowery Boys.
- Plot is thin and predictable, offering little surprise.
- The Western setting feels largely incidental to the usual East Coast streetwise humor.
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Fun Fact
This film is one of the later entries in the extensive 'Bowery Boys' film series, which began in the 1940s and continued into the late 1950s.
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