Run Time - 1:25:07 File Size - 230mb
Title - Rage at Dawn
Starring - Randolph Scott, Forrest Tucker, Mala Powers, J. Carrol Naish, Edgar Buchanan, William Forrest, Denver Pyle
Directed by - Tim Whelan
Producer(s) - Nat Holt
Screenwriter(s) - Horace McCoy
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Review
In this wonderful Western drama, a gang of brothers use the town of Seymour as their safe haven. They even pay off three corrupt town officials to make sure they remain undetected. Unfortunately for them, Peterson Detective Agency operative James Barlow (Randolph Scott) is sent in to clean up the gang.
He poses as an outlaw in order to gain the confidence of the town officials as well as the gang. Matters become even more complicated when Barlow develops feelings for the sister of the gang brothers, Laura (Mala Powers). She reluctantly keeps house for the gang but it is only out of loyalty to family. Events begin to quickly heat up.
The story line of this film is interesting as it is based in history and on the real life of some of the most famous outlaw bandits in the Old West. The Reno gang rode throughout several states and were the first train robbers to be recorded. Their deeds set the stage for many future gangs including the Doolin, James, Dalton and Younger gangs.
(Webmaster aside - I recently saw this film on Turner Classic Movies shown as part of their Randolph Scott day. In my early days, Scott was my favorite actor.)
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Title - Any Gun Can Play
Starring - Edd Byrnes, Gilbert Roland, George Hilton, Kareen O'Hara
Directed by - Enzo G. Castellari
Producer(s) - Edmondo Amati
Screenwriter(s) - Tito Carpi, Giovanni Simonelli, Enzo G. Castellari
Review
This movie is a tremendous amount of fun. The opening scene reveals a trio of men who have been dispatched to rob a train that is loaded with not only a gold shipment, but the cavalry as well. The gang manages to get away with the shipment of gold but this just marks the beginning of their troubles.
The viewer is taken on a wild ride throughout the rest of the film via a series of double crosses and triple crosses. A good dose of humor adds interest as well. Strong action scenes contribute to the sense of adventure.
Strong acting, directing and an interesting storyline keep this film moving right along to the end. If you are a fan of spaghetti westerns, this is one that you should not miss. It emulates all of the qualities of the great spaghetti westerns while still managing to retain some unique elements that will keep you hog tied to the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
This is a great film that any western fan should have in their collection. You will want to see it again and again. Overall, an excellent film.
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Run Time - 1:37:24 File Size - 262mb
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Run Time - 1:22:37 File Size - 224mb
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Title - Joshua
Starring - Fred Williamson, Calvin Bartlett, Brenda Venus, Isela Vega, Budd Stout, Henry Hendrick, Ralph Willingham, Kathryn Jackson
Directed by - Larry G. Spangler
Producer(s) - Larry G. Spangler
Screenwriter(s) - Fred Williamson
Review
A very simple, to the point western that is delightful in the fact that it is not overdone. The straight forward plot begins when a man's mother is murdered. What is a man to do but seek revenge on the scoundrels that perpetrated the deed? The title character is portrayed by Fred Williamson, who does an excellent job as a bounty hunter who is intent on getting revenge for the death of his mother.
The lead character has returned from the Civil War. Unfortunately, a gang of outlaws has stopped at the farm where his mother works. When a fight breaks out, she is killed. The farmer's wife is kidnapped and raped along the way. To complicate matters, she finds herself suddenly feeling aligned with the quintet of outlaws who have kidnapped and raped her.
The entire film has a somewhat gritty Italian feel to it. The starkness of the film suits the plot quite well as Williamson systematically sets out to kill each one of the five men who murdered his mother. Overall, Williamson does an excellent job.
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Title - Apache Blood
Starring - Ray Danton, Davitt Lee, Troy Nabors, Diane Taylor, Eva Kovacs, Jason Clark, Earl Baldwin
Directed by - Tom Quillen
Producer(s) - Vern Piehl
Screenwriter(s) - Dewitt Lee, Jack Lee
Review
Fans of westerns will not want to miss this movie. Filled with excitement, action, adventure and true Old West style, this is a film that will keep you hob-nailed to the edge of your seat.
The movie begins as a young Indian brave (Ray Danton) manages to survive a massacre of his entire tribe by the U.S. Army. He sets out to extract revenge for the death of his family and friends and ends up encountering and even confronting a cavalry scout (Troy Nabors) in the middle of the desert.
Solid acting, excellent direction and brilliant cinematography add to a film that is quite memorable. While the film contains many elements that are similar to other films in the same genre, this film does take a step away and contains many unique elements that set it apart from other classic westerns.
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Run Time - 1:29:11 File Size - 243mb
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