The best Russell Thorson’s western movies

Russell Thorson

Russell Thorson

14/10/1906- 06/07/1982
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Hang 'em High

Hang 'em High
7/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 31/07/1968
  • Character: Maddow
Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.

The Stalking Moon

The Stalking Moon
6.6/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 25/12/1968
  • Character: Ned
When an army scout retires to a farm in New Mexico he takes pity on a white woman and her "half-breed" son recently rescued from Indians and invites them to join him. He does this even knowing the child's father is a feared and murderous Apache and that sooner or later a showdown is almost inevitable.

Gun Fever

Gun Fever
5.5/10
Luke Ram seeks revenge against the white renegade who lead a Sioux raiding party against his father's stagecoach way station, killing all the inhabitants except himself. He's joined by his mining partner, young Sam Weller, not realizing that they man they seek is Weller's father, in whose gang Sam rode as a young man.

Good Day for a Hanging

Good Day for a Hanging
6.3/10
  • Genre: ActionWestern
  • Release: 01/01/1959
  • Character: Harry Landers
As a youth, Eddie came into the town with his gang to rob the bank, but was caught and convicted. Marshal Ben helped him to become a honorable citizen. Now, many years later, the gang returns to again rob the bank. On their flight they shoot the Marshal. Eddie is the only one to identify the murderer - but is in doubt if he shall be loyal to his new or his old friends.

Bitter Heritage

Bitter Heritage
7.5/10
A powerful story of the son of America's most famous outlaw: Jesse James. Jesse, Jr. struggles to return to the town which his father lived. His love interest is Elizabeth Montgomery.

Gunfighters of Abilene

Gunfighters of Abilene
5.3/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 01/01/1960
  • Character: Wilkinson
A gunman receives a request for help from his brother, but arrives too late to save him from the lawless rancher who wanted him dead.

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