The best Nelson Leigh’s western movies

Nelson Leigh

Nelson Leigh

01/01/1905- 03/07/1985
We present our ranking of the best Nelson Leigh’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Nelson Leigh.

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
7.1/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 30/05/1957
  • Character: Mayor Kelly
Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion
7.3/10
  • Genre: DramaWarWestern
  • Release: 25/11/1956
  • Character: Methodist Minister (uncredited)
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

The First Texan

The First Texan
6.1/10
After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

Outlaw's Daughter

Outlaw's Daughter
5.9/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 01/11/1954
  • Character: Jim Dalton
Newcomer Kelly Ryan plays Kate, The Outlaw's Daughter, in this medium-scale western. Led astray by outlaw leader Jess (Bill Williams), Kate joins Jess' gang and follows in her dad's footsteps. Town marshal Dan (Jim Davis) tries his best to reform the girl, but this proves difficult inasmuch as Kate holds Dan responsible for her father's death. Only after most of the bad guys have been decimated by Dan does Kate discover the true identity of her dad's murderer. Having fallen in love with Kate, marshal Dan offers to let her escape prosecution, but she's made of sterner stuff than that.

Texas Masquerade

Texas Masquerade
6.7/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 08/02/1944
  • Character: James Corwin
A gang of outlaws are using force to become possessors of every ranch in the area.

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