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Mexican gunfighter Dave Robles outdraws the town's outlaw-turned-sheriff and is invited to fill the dead man's shoes. But a tin star doesn't bring automatic respectability and Robles is shunned by the town's leading citizens. His popularity with its less-savory element, particularly saloonkeeper Bannister, wanes dramatically, too, as he starts to take his job seriously. It is his love for a decent, caring woman that keeps Dave in town, but can she convince him to lay down his gun and start a new life?
A stranger arrives in a town ruled by a corrupt sheriff, who has an iron grip on the community. The stranger, a skilled gunfighter, decides to challenge the sheriff's authority and bring justice to the town. This leads to a series of confrontations as the stranger works to dismantle the sheriff's oppressive regime and restore order.
Man from Del Rio was a modest but well-regarded Western at the time of its release. It was praised for its strong performances and classic Western themes, though it was not a major box office success. Contemporary reviews often highlighted its straightforward narrative and effective action sequences.
Praised for its classic Western narrative and competent direction.
Zane Grey's performance was often noted as a strong point.
Considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the Western genre.
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This film was one of the few Westerns starring and produced by Zane Grey, the son of the famous Western author of the same name.
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He can do their killing for them. As long as it's on the other side of the street. Man from Del Rio is directed by Harry Horner and written by Richard Carr. It stars Anthony Quinn, Katy Jurado, Peter Whitney, Douglas Fowley, John Larch, ...