Guns of the Timberland

A sturdy, sunlit old-fashioned western that ambles along with easy charm and a straightforward clash of wills.

Directed by

Robert D. Webb

Genres

Western

Starring

Alan Ladd, Jeanne Crain, Gilbert Roland

Tagline

The land of the towering timber THUNDERS with Sky-High Adventure!

Overview

Logger Jim Hadley and his lumberjack crew are looking for new forest to cut. They locate a prime prospect outside the town of Deep Wells. The residents of Deep Wells led by Laura Riley are opposed to the felling of the trees, believing that losing them would cause mudslides during the heavy rains. Conflict between the town's residents and the loggers is inevitable.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and tense. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Environment, class, survival, justice

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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