The first third if this film takes place at the close of the American Civil War as Wild Bill Hickock goes once more behind enemy lines to get information which will end the war quickly. He shot but saved by the framed picture of the sister of his friend Steve. After the war Steve has relocated to the West where he has a company that ships cattle. Unfortunately the cattle have begun to disappear and the people who go to look for them also go missing, something thats included two marshals. A third marshal is sent who just happens to be Steve's old friend Wild Bill.
A good little western that benefits from great casting. Everyone in the cast gives it a just enough that you actually care about everyone and it doesn't seem to be yet another factory produced western. If there is any real flaw to the film its simply that it's much too easy to spot the villain, it maybe a spoiler to point out that the small cast doesn't leave many possibilities. No its not the best western ever made but it is a good way to pass an hour.
A word of warning, Alpha Video is listing Mantan Moreland on the cover of the video release as one of the stars of the film (the reason I picked the film up). To be certain he does appear in the film, but it is only in two brief scenes at a party that celebrates the close of the Civil War, maybe three or four minutes total (He's listed last in the on screen credits). If you're getting it just for Moreland rent it or wait for TV since the brevity of his appearance alone does not warrant spending a great deal of money to see it. (Though it is a very good program western and worth seeing on its own merits) 6.5 out of 10, 6 for IMDb purposes.
A good little western that benefits from great casting. Everyone in the cast gives it a just enough that you actually care about everyone and it doesn't seem to be yet another factory produced western. If there is any real flaw to the film its simply that it's much too easy to spot the villain, it maybe a spoiler to point out that the small cast doesn't leave many possibilities. No its not the best western ever made but it is a good way to pass an hour.
A word of warning, Alpha Video is listing Mantan Moreland on the cover of the video release as one of the stars of the film (the reason I picked the film up). To be certain he does appear in the film, but it is only in two brief scenes at a party that celebrates the close of the Civil War, maybe three or four minutes total (He's listed last in the on screen credits). If you're getting it just for Moreland rent it or wait for TV since the brevity of his appearance alone does not warrant spending a great deal of money to see it. (Though it is a very good program western and worth seeing on its own merits) 6.5 out of 10, 6 for IMDb purposes.