Law of Mountain
Law of Mountain

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Law of Mountain

1928
Movie
70 min
Georgian

Dolgat and Ismail are friends; they work in 19th century Karachai-Balkaria in wood-industry. Ismail by accident kills brother of Dolgat. He believes that it happens by chance and does not think that his best mate is guilty. But mountain community demands for a vendetta.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Victor HalperinGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

A tough ranch foreman, Buck (Buck Jones), is determined to bring law and order to a lawless frontier town. He finds himself in conflict with a ruthless cattle rustler and his gang who have been terrorizing the local ranchers. Buck must use his grit and determination to protect the innocent and establish justice in a land ruled by the strong and the wicked. His efforts are complicated by the presence of a woman he cares for, who is unwittingly caught in the crossfire.

Critical Reception

As an early silent Western, 'Law of the Mountains' was generally seen as a typical, action-filled Buck Jones vehicle. Critics at the time praised its straightforward storytelling and thrilling horse chases, common hallmarks of Jones's popular films. While not groundbreaking, it fulfilled audience expectations for a rugged, heroic cowboy tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action sequences and Buck Jones's compelling performance.

  • A solid, if conventional, Western that delivered on audience expectations for the genre.

  • The narrative offered a clear-cut battle between good and evil, characteristic of its era.

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Fun Fact

Buck Jones was one of the most popular Western stars of the silent era and the early sound period, known for his distinctive hat and his horse, Silver King.

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