Showdown at Boot Hill
Bounty hunter Luke Welsh arrives looking for a wanted man. When that man draws on him he has to kill him. To collect his reward he needs a statement identifying him. But the man was well liked in town and no one will sign such a statement. When he outdraws another man who thought he was faster, some townsmen decide he should be killed and they organize a mob to go after him.
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Plot Summary
Marshal Matt Frisbee is tasked with bringing in outlaw Hank Durringer, who has been accused of murdering a sheriff. Durringer, however, claims innocence, stating that he was framed by the corrupt town sheriff. Frisbee finds himself caught between his duty and the possibility of a miscarriage of justice.
Critical Reception
Showdown at Boot Hill is a competent, if somewhat formulaic, B-Western that benefits from a solid performance by Charles Bronson. While not a standout in the genre, it offers a straightforward narrative and satisfactory action for fans of traditional Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
- Charles Bronson's early performance adds grit to the proceedings.
- A straightforward Western plot that delivers on basic genre expectations.
- Relies on familiar Western tropes without offering much innovation.
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Fun Fact
This film marked one of Charles Bronson's earliest starring roles in a Western, long before his international fame.
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