Best of the Badmen

A brisk, old-fashioned Western that pits an honorable man against corrupt officials, with shootouts and a sense of injustice driving the action.

Directed by

William D. Russell

Genres

Western

Starring

Robert Ryan, Claire Trevor, Jack Buetel

Tagline

Here they come!

Overview

After the North defeats the South, Union Maj. Jeff Clanton heads to Missouri to provide the Confederacy's Quantrill's Raiders a chance to claim allegiance to the Union, thereby clearing their wanted status. But standing in Clanton's way are the corrupt lawmen Joad and Fowler, who would rather keep the men outlaws to collect the reward on their heads. After Joad and Fowler frame Clanton for murder, he manages to escape, becoming an outlaw himself.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Justice, corruption, betrayal, revenge

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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