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Ambush at Tomahawk Gap

1953 · 73 min

A lean, dusty B-western that moves quickly through a tense treasure hunt and siege, offering simple, sturdy thrills.

Directed by
Fred F. Sears
Genres
Western, Action
Tagline
He wanted what was coming to him - if he had to kill to get it!!
Overview
Hodiak, Brian, Derek and Teal have just been released from prison. They return to Tomahawk Gap, now a ghost town, to retrieve the money that they stole and was buried by a partner somewhere in the town. While hunting, the Indians attack, and a life and death battle ensues.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Greed, survival, violence, betrayal
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Fred F. Sears
Genres
Western, Action
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    western, action
    Directed by
    Fred F. Sears
    Written by
    David Lang
    Starring
    John Hodiak, John Derek, David Brian, María Elena Marqués, Ray Teal, John Qualen, Otto Hulett, Percy Helton
    Cinematography
    Henry Freulich
    Runtime
    73 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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