West of Texas
Seen it?1943 | 55 min | Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 55 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
Rangers Tex Wyatt and Jim Steele arrive in Gabe's Crossing, NM, to capture Bent Yeager, a rancher accused of sabotaging the progress of the railroad.
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 powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 369 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oliver Drake
- Dave O'BrienTex Wyatt
- James NewillJim Steele
- Guy WilkersonPanhandle Perkins
- Frances GladwinMarie Monette
- Henry HallBent Yaeger
- Marilyn HareEllen Yaeger
- Robert BarronBart Calloway
- Jack IngramHenchman Blackie
- Jack RockwellGabe Jones
- Tom LondonSteve Conlon