Loose in the Trigger
Loose in the Trigger

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Loose in the Trigger

1967
Movie
85 min
French

Nicolas Pappas and Léon Dubois, two particularly calamitous killers, arrive in Paris, where a gangster boss in need of "staff", Jo Laguerre, hires them to cover the escape of the perpetrators of a hold-up. They get away with it as best they can and then find themselves in charge of liquidating a certain "Magnum"...

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Burt TopperGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A ruthless cattle baron and his gang terrorize a small town, seeking to drive out settlers and claim their land. A lone gunslinger, drawn into the conflict, becomes the town's only hope for survival. He must face overwhelming odds and confront the baron's brutality to bring justice to the troubled settlement.

Critical Reception

This low-budget Western received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and sparse production values. While some acknowledged its gritty tone, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a capable lead performance, the film suffers from a formulaic script.

  • Production values are rudimentary, detracting from any potential impact.

  • A largely forgettable B-Western that treads familiar territory without adding much novelty.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Loose in the Trigger' is largely undocumented, with no significant aggregation of user reviews available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in just over two weeks, typical for many B-Westerns of the era, allowing for a quick turnaround from production to release.

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