The Guns of Fort Petticoat

A brisk, old-fashioned Western with a novel twist of women taking up arms, mixing action, mild tension, and light romance.

Directed by

George Marshall

Genres

Western, Action, War

Starring

Audie Murphy, Kathryn Grant, Hope Emerson

Tagline

GOOD WOMEN...BAD WOMEN...BRAWLING WOMEN...BRAVE WOMEN! They were all soldiers in skirts!

Overview

Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, romantic and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

War, gender, survival, loyalty

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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