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The Phantom Riders

1918 · 50 min Western
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

Dave Bland, head of a band of cattle rustlers operating in Paradise Valley, is defied by Cheyenne Harry who has driven his heard into the valley to graze. Bland calls his phantom riders together, routes Harry's cattle, and then seeks their owner intent on taking his life.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director John Ford
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a classic western conflict between a noble cowboy and a ruthless cattle baron, relying on stark landscapes to amplify the tension. It explores themes of lawlessness and justice through straightforward, action-driven storytelling.

What lingers after the final reel is the raw, unpolished charm of early cinema's frontier spirit—a testament to the genre's foundational myths. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Ford

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Best enjoyed as a weekend matinee, embracing its silent-era grandeur.

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