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The Texas Rangers

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The Civil War has ended, the Union Army has pulled out, and now the Texas Rangers are needed once again to protect their state from harm. The newly reformed Rangers decide to take a chance by hiring a notorious outlaw Johnny Carver (George Montgomery). They offer the desperado amnesty for his previous crimes if he'll put his famous trigger finger to work for Texas. Carver agrees, but his new job won't be easy, as his old rival, the Sundance Kid (Ian MacDonald), is out for vengeance.

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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Rousing Western with good storytelling and lively characters. Dec 29, 2015 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Action-packed B Western about the Texas Rangers. Rated: B- Sep 25, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick F The Texas Rangers is an interesting 1952 Western with an unusual storyline written by Frank Gruber, a noted pulp fiction author. George Montgomery turns in his usual reliable performance as an outlaw released early from prison on condition he helps the newly-formed Texas Rangers capture his old gang. The gang is lead by Sam Bass, played by William Bishop, and includes a lesser role for Jock Mahoney who ten years later would be starring in three Tarzan movies. Set in Texas but filmed in Southern California, this film holds the attention thanks to a strong plot, and was ably directed by Phil Karlson who neatly maintained a good mix of action and gunplay - which is exactly what Western fans want. Reviewed by NICK FLETCHER Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Audience Member Really good one here. Yes I highly recommend it. James Welch Henderson Arkansas made 18th 2023. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review deke p I liked it. Despite some unrealistic things. But GAIL STORM! George MONTGOMERY. John Denner. Playing famous Western criminals. Far cry from BUTCH CASSIDY & the SUNDANCE KID. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Considering this film is nearly 70 years old, It's full of action and definately entertaining. Fast paced in comparison to many other westerns and i would say worth a watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member good B movie Sat afternoon fare Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Civil War has ended, the Union Army has pulled out, and now the Texas Rangers are needed once again to protect their state from harm. The newly reformed Rangers decide to take a chance by hiring a notorious outlaw Johnny Carver (George Montgomery). They offer the desperado amnesty for his previous crimes if he'll put his famous trigger finger to work for Texas. Carver agrees, but his new job won't be easy, as his old rival, the Sundance Kid (Ian MacDonald), is out for vengeance.
Director
Phil Karlson
Producer
Bernard Small
Screenwriter
Richard Schayer
Production Co
Edward Small Productions
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 14m