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Stranger On Horseback

Stranger On Horseback (1955)

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Release Date: Mar 23, 1955 Wide

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Adapted from a novel by Louis L'Amour, Stranger on Horseback is one of Joel McCrea's shorter western vehicles, zipping merrily along at a mere 66 minutes. McCrea plays a travelling judge who makes it his mission in life to clean up the town of Bannerman. This proves difficult, in that the town is virtually owned by the Bannerman family. But when the family's youngest son (Kevin McCarthy) commits murder, McCrea vows to bring the boy to justice -- and to see that he gets a fair trial, despite

Unrated, 1 hr. 6 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

Sep 16, 2008

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Good Western is full of visual style and a thirst for the rule of law.

July 6, 2010 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | Comment
Michael E. Grost
Classic Film and Television

The B Western works mostly because Joel McCrea plays his lead role with conviction and the Ansco Color is appealing.

October 21, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Dennis Schwartz
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A diverting bit of old-time Western action.

September 9, 2008 Full Review Source: Film Threat | Comment
Phil Hall
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