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Showdown at Abilene (1956)

"The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!"

5.219561h 20mEN
Western

Directed by Charles F. Haas

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

EN

Release

October 1, 1956

Director

Charles F. Haas

Overview

Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to ...

Cast

Jock Mahoney

Jock Mahoney

Jim Trask

Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer

Peggy Bigelow

Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Dave Mosely

David Janssen

David Janssen

Verne Ward

Grant Williams

Grant Williams

Chip Tomlin

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Dan Claudius

Harry Harvey

Harry Harvey

Ross Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)

Dayton Lummis

Dayton Lummis

Jack Bedford

Richard H. Cutting

Richard H. Cutting

Nelson

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Sprague (as Robert G. Anderson)

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Frank Scovie

Lane Bradford

Lane Bradford

Loop

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Showdown at Abilene (1956), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Showdown at Abilene. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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