Corpus Christi Bandits

Corpus Christi Bandits

FORCED TO TURN OUTLAW!!...to wipe out the stigma of a faked criminal record!

1945 · 56 min · ★ 9.0 · Western, Action, Romance

After the Civil War, veteran Jim Christi (Allan Lane) returns to Texas, where he is unjustly accused of murder. In flashback, Mr. Christi relates the story of his father Corpus Christi Jim. After robbing a stage, Jim and partners Rocky and Steve decide to go straight and return the money. But the fourth member of the gang, Spade refuses and leaves. The two former partners soon find themselves on opposite sides of the law.

Directed by Wallace Grissell · Written by Norman S. Hall

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Allan Lane Captain James Christie / Corpus Christi Jim
Helen Talbot Dorothy Adams
Jack Kirk Editor Alonzo Adams
Twinkle Watts Nancy Christie
Roy Barcroft Wade Larkin
Tom London Rocky - Henchman
Kenne Duncan Spade - Henchman
Ruth Lee Mom Christie
Robert J. Wilke Henchman Steve
Francis McDonald Dad Christie
Ed Cassidy Marshal Dan Adams
Emmett Vogan Texas Governor

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