The Three Outlaws
The Three Outlaws

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The Three Outlaws

1956
Movie
74 min
English

Ready to quit their life of crime, the three "most-wanted" outlaws in the West---Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid and Bill Carver ---perform their final job by robbing and stealing a train and fleeing across the border. In a South American town they begin their life of respectability by purchasing a ranch and depositing their stolen fortune in the local bank, and throwing a big fiesta to entertain the locals, including Colonel Aguilar and his beautiful daughter Rita.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Lash LaRueGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In this Western, a trio of outlaws attempts to go straight, but their past continues to haunt them. They find themselves entangled in a conspiracy involving a corrupt sheriff and a valuable gold mine. Their efforts to clear their names and protect the innocent are tested at every turn.

Critical Reception

The Three Outlaws is a B-movie Western that received a limited release and is primarily remembered by fans of the genre for its star, Lash LaRue. Critical reviews from its time were scarce, and its legacy is that of a serviceable, if unremarkable, entry in the Western canon.

What Reviewers Say

  • A straightforward Western with familiar plot elements.

  • Lash LaRue's signature whip-cracking action is present, though it couldn't elevate the film significantly.

  • The film suffers from a low budget and predictable narrative.

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Fun Fact

Lash LaRue, known for his black hat and bullwhip, often performed his own stunts in his films, including this one.

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