The Bushwhackers (1952)

US:: NR Thriller Western

Plot here has Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arriving in Independence, Missouri shortly after the Civil War, and intending never again to use a gun. He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor, an arthritic despot, and his henchies, Sam Tobin and Cree, are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad. The plot nearly predates "The Great Train Robbery" in age but the gritty execution and well-acted performances take it out of the norm... way out, in a couple of instances. Brassy Myrna Dell is on hand as Taylor's independent daughter, only slightly less meaner than her father, and the always welcome Dorothy Malone is the pretty school marm on the side of good. Needless to say, Ireland's passive outlook on life changes before the end.

Updated May 19 2020

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1952-01-08

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female gunfighter

FACTS

Runtime: 67 mins Rating: 5.0 Tag Line: REVENGE - Frightening in it's Naked Fury!

Cast

Lon Chaney Jr.

Artemus Taylor (as Lon Chaney)

Jack Elam

Cree

Lawrence Tierney

Sam Tobin

Dorothy Malone

Cathy Sharpe

John Ireland

Jefferson Waring

Wayne Morris

Marshal John Harding

George Lynn

Guthrie

Myrna Dell

Norah Taylor