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Carson City (1952)

"He comes tearing in with a gun and a grin ... to carve a new notch in the Silver Belt of Nevada !"

6.119521h 27mEN
Western

Directed by André de Toth

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

EN

Release

June 13, 1952

Director

André de Toth

Overview

Mine owner William Sharon keeps having his gold shipments held up by a gang of bandits. Sharon hires banker Charles Crocker, who happens to have connections in the Central Pacific Railroad, to build a spur line from Virginia City to Carson City, so that the gold can be shipped by railroad. Silent Je...

Cast

Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Silent Jeff Kincaid

Lucille Norman

Lucille Norman

Susan Mitchell

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

Big Jack Davis

Richard Webb

Richard Webb

Alan Kincaid

James Millican

James Millican

Jim Squires

Larry Keating

Larry Keating

William Sharon

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Henry Dodson

William Haade

William Haade

Hardrock Haggerty

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Charles Crocker

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Charles Crocker

Vince Barnett

Vince Barnett

Henry

Ida Moore

Ida Moore

Spinster on Stagecoach (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Carson City (1952), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Mine owner William Sharon keeps having his gold shipments held up by a gang of bandits. Sharon hires banker Charles Crocker, who happens to have connections in the Central Pacific Railroad, to build a spur line from Virginia City to Carson City, so that the gold can be shipped by railroad. Silent Jeff Kincaid is the railroad engineer. However there is opposition to the railroad, chiefly from another mine owner, Big Jack Davis.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Carson City. 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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