Frontier Doctor
Frontier Doctor

Frontier Doctor

1959TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Frontier Doctor is an American Western television series starring Rex Allen that aired in syndication from September 26, 1958, until June 20, 1959.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: S.W. LavenGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In the untamed American West, a dedicated doctor arrives in a lawless town plagued by a ruthless outlaw gang. He finds himself caught between his oath to heal and the necessity to defend the innocent. As tensions rise and violence escalates, the doctor must confront the leader of the gang in a battle for survival and justice. The town's fate rests on his courage and resolve.

Critical Reception

Frontier Doctor is a modest entry into the Western genre, generally considered a standard B-movie offering. While it provides typical action and a clear-cut narrative, it doesn't significantly deviate from genre conventions. Its reception was largely unremarkable, appealing to fans of straightforward Western tales.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features standard Western tropes and a predictable plot.
  • Offers decent action sequences for its budget.
  • Performance by the lead actor is competent, though not exceptional.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Frontier Doctor" is not widely documented on Google reviews, suggesting it was not a major commercial or critical success that generated significant public discussion.

Fun Fact

Lee Van Cleef, who plays a villainous role in the film, would later become much more famous for his iconic roles in Spaghetti Westerns directed by Sergio Leone in the 1960s.

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