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Satan's Cradle (1949)

"THE CISCO KID is out for MURDER!"

4.219491h 0mEN
Western

Directed by Ford Beebe

Rating

4.2/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

EN

Release

October 6, 1949

Director

Ford Beebe

Overview

Satan's Cradle was the fourth of producer Phil Krasne's "Cisco Kid" programmers for United Artists. This time, Cisco takes on a frontier megalomaniac, shyster lawyer Steve Gentry, who has taken over a mining town. Gentry's confederate is dancehall girl Lil who is as deadly as she is beautiful. When ...

Cast

Duncan Renaldo

Duncan Renaldo

The Cisco Kid

Leo Carrillo

Leo Carrillo

Pancho

Ann Savage

Ann Savage

Lil

Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

Steve Gentry

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Henry Lane,The Preacher

Claire Carleton

Claire Carleton

Belle

Buck Bailey

Buck Bailey

Henchman Rocky

George DeNormand

George DeNormand

Henchman Idaho

Wes Hudman

Wes Hudman

Man shot by Rocky

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Satan's Cradle (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Satan's Cradle was the fourth of producer Phil Krasne's "Cisco Kid" programmers for United Artists. This time, Cisco takes on a frontier megalomaniac, shyster lawyer Steve Gentry, who has taken over a mining town. Gentry's confederate is dancehall girl Lil who is as deadly as she is beautiful. When itinerant preacher Henry Lane is beaten to a pulp by Gentry's goons, Cisco and Pancho move in for the kill.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Satan's Cradle. 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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