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Streets of Laredo

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57% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
A trio of western outlaws -- Jim (William Holden), Lorn (Macdonald Carey) and "Wahoo" (William Bendix) -- have a life-altering experience when they rescue an orphan named Rannie (Mona Freeman). Later on, Jim and Wahoo opt to change their ways, joining the Texas Rangers, but Lorn continues down the outlaw path. Rannie, meanwhile, has developed into a beautiful young woman. Jim promptly falls in love, but Rannie is head-over-heels for the rebellious Lorn.

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TIME Staff TIME Magazine 06/12/2020
It offers a reasonable amount of outdoor scenery, a short measure of shooting and riding and much too much brooding over whether Ranger Holden should betray his old pal Carey. Go to Full Review Bob Thomas Associated Press 06/12/2020
The plot is as familiar as your own hand and there is little new in the action. But somehow the whole thing turns out to be exciting. Maybe it's because of the capable cast. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 06/10/2020
The story is a grossly hackneyed thing and the dialogue is of an order which no self-respecting horse would deign to speak. Go to Full Review Harry MacArthur Washington Star 06/12/2020
[Streets of Laredo] probably seems duller than others which achieve no more because it is such an everlastingly talky affair, the talk being couched in some of the most painful colloquial terms in months, ah reckon. Go to Full Review Tony Sloman Radio Times 06/10/2020
3/5
There is a fine star-making performance from a deceptively casual William Holden, whose burgeoning screen presence demands attention, especially when dull co-star Macdonald Carey is on screen. Go to Full Review TV Guide Staff TV Guide 07/25/2019
2.5/5
The finished film suffers from some confusing cutting, but the performances of the leads and the nice color photography make it worthwhile entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/12/2014 A very good film that's worth adding to your collection. See more 09/19/2006 This was a good western... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Leslie Fenton

Director

William Holden

Jim Dawkins

William Bendix

Reuben "Wahoo" Jones

Macdonald Carey

Lorn Reming

Mona Freeman

Rannie Carter

Stanley Ridges

Major Bailey

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Movie Info

Synopsis A trio of western outlaws -- Jim (William Holden), Lorn (Macdonald Carey) and "Wahoo" (William Bendix) -- have a life-altering experience when they rescue an orphan named Rannie (Mona Freeman). Later on, Jim and Wahoo opt to change their ways, joining the Texas Rangers, but Lorn continues down the outlaw path. Rannie, meanwhile, has developed into a beautiful young woman. Jim promptly falls in love, but Rannie is head-over-heels for the rebellious Lorn.
Director
Leslie Fenton
Producer
Robert Fellows
Screenwriter
Louis Stevens, Elizabeth Hill, Charles Marquis Warren
Production Co
Paramount
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2020
Runtime
1h 32m