Roar of the Bullets
Roar of the Bullets

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Roar of the Bullets

1960
Movie
84 min
Japanese

At the end of the Greater East Asia War, young Amada Koichi and his father were wrongfully accused as spy suspects and his father died in prison after being tortured. Ten years later, Amada seeks for revenge on the three men responsible for his father death.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Lee H. KatzinGenres: Western, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

In this Western, a Union Army captain, recently released from a Confederate prison, returns home to find his ranch occupied by rustlers and his beloved threatened. He must fight to reclaim his property and protect the woman he loves from the outlaws who have taken over his life. The conflict escalates as he faces betrayal and battles for survival in the harsh frontier landscape.

Critical Reception

Roar of the Bullets received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at Audie Murphy's performance and the film's action sequences. Some critics found the plot predictable, but the film generally satisfied fans of the Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Audie Murphy delivers a solid performance as the wronged rancher.

  • The film features engaging action sequences characteristic of the Western genre.

  • While the plot follows a familiar Western arc, it remains entertaining.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Roar of the Bullets are not widely available for a definitive summary, but general sentiment from Western fans often highlights Audie Murphy's reliable presence in the genre and the film's straightforward, action-oriented storyline.

Fun Fact

Audie Murphy, a decorated World War II hero, starred in numerous Westerns throughout his career, often portraying characters with a strong sense of justice.

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