As a boy, Tom Morley (Tom Mix), was forced to watch the killings of his foster parents and the abduction of his foster sister. When he reaches manhood he joins the Texas Rangers and becomes so good at tracking down outlaws that he earns the nickname "The Falcon".
Is Outlaws of Red River a necessary watch for the modern cinema lover? Short answer: Yes, but only if you can appreciate the raw, unvarnished physicality of the silent era over the dialogue-heavy exposition of today.This film is a mandatory curriculum for those who want to see where the 'lone lawman' archetype truly fo...
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"Is Outlaws of Red River a necessary watch for the modern cinema lover? Short answer: Yes, but only if you can appreciate the raw, unvarnished physicality of the silent era over the dialogue-heavy exposition of today.This film is a mandatory curriculum for those who want to see where the 'lone lawman' archetype truly found its footing. However, if you cannot tolerate the rhythmic pacing of 1920s editing, this will feel like a long walk through a very dusty desert.The Immediate VerdictThis film wo..."
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