.45 Calibre War

.45 Calibre War

1929 · 50 min · ★ 10.0 · Western

Reed Lathrop returns to his old home, accompanied by his friend, "Toad" Hunter, to investigate a plot that forces ranchers to sell their properties for very low prices. Finding the ranchers demoralized, he organizes a vigilance committee and enlists the aid of the local circuit judge. Darnell, the owner of the saloon, and Blodgett, a local dealer in ranch property, are unmasked as the culprits. Soon a showdown takes place with the ranchers and the outlaws, ending with the criminals hauled off to prison.

Directed by Leo D. Maloney · Written by Ford Beebe

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Dan Coleman Reed Lathrop
Ben Corbett 'Toad' Hunter
Al Hart Rev. Mr. Simpson
Duke R. Lee Nick Darnell
Jeanette Loff Ruth Walling
Murdock MacQuarrie Mark Blodgett
Bud Osborne Henchman (uncredited)

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