Corpus Christi Bandits
Seen it?1945 | 56 min | Western, Action, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who's ever talked to their pet and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lean, with little time wasted, at 56 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 434 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wallace Grissell
- Allan LaneCaptain James Christie / Corpus Christi Jim
- Helen TalbotDorothy Adams
- Jack KirkEditor Alonzo Adams
- Twinkle WattsNancy Christie
- Roy BarcroftWade Larkin
- Tom LondonRocky - Henchman
- Kenne DuncanSpade - Henchman
- Ruth LeeMom Christie
- Robert J. WilkeHenchman Steve
- Francis McDonaldDad Christie