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.
Is `.45 Calibre War` a Lost Gem or Just… Old? Alright, let's be real from the jump: if you're not already a fan of silent Westerns, `.45 Calibre War` probably isn't going to be your gateway drug. It's a specific taste. For those who appreciate the era, or just curious about how these stories were told back then, it’s a...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Leo D. Maloney
Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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"Is `.45 Calibre War` a Lost Gem or Just… Old? Alright, let's be real from the jump: if you're not already a fan of silent Westerns, `.45 Calibre War` probably isn't going to be your gateway drug. It's a specific taste. For those who appreciate the era, or just curious about how these stories were told back then, it’s a pretty decent, if straightforward, example. Everyone else? You might find the lack of sound and the older storytelling style a bit of a slog. Our story kicks off with Reed Lathr..."
Bud Osborne
Ford Beebe
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