Best of the Badmen
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Western |
| Director | William D. Russell |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (14 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This post-Civil War western cleverly inverts the classic lawman narrative, forcing its hero to operate outside the very system he served. The moral ambiguity and swift pacing keep the story engaging from start to finish.
What lingers after the final showdown is a satisfying sense of frontier justice, delivered with solid action and clear-cut villains. A straightforward, entertaining ride for genre fans. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William D. Russell
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