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1947 · 95 min Western
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A cattle-vs.-sheepman feud loses Connie Dickason her fiance, but gains her his ranch, which she determines to run alone in opposition to Frank Ivey, "boss" of the valley, whom her father Ben wanted her to marry. She hires recovering alcoholic Dave Nash as foreman and a crew of Ivey's enemies. Ivey fights back with violence and destruction, but Dave is determined to counter him legally... a feeling not shared by his associates. Connie's boast that, as a woman, she doesn't need guns proves justified, but plenty of gunplay results.

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Year 1947
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director André de Toth
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (51 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Director Andre De Toth constructs a classic western around a strong female lead, a bold choice for the 1940s. He explores the conflict not just between cowboys, but between principles—law versus lawlessness, stubbornness versus calculation, sobriety versus recklessness.

What lingers after the final shot is the understanding that the truest frontier lies within a person's character, not between fenced properties. A compelling tale where moral fortitude proves more formidable than a six-shooter. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: André de Toth

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