Three killers, one man, zero mercy — and Apache territory in between.
Taggart's family is slaughtered by a rival rancher. Taggart mortally wounds the rancher and kills his son. Before he dies the rancher hires three bounty hunters to avenge him with the promise of $5000 as a reward. Taggart must flee into Apache territory to escape the wrath of the trio of hired killers.
Acting
Dan Duryea's villainous charisma steals every scene he's in.
Cinematography
Harsh desert landscapes that feel genuinely threatening.
Practical Effects
Genuine stunts and location shooting before CGI ruined everything.
Director
R.G. Springsteen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
R.G. Springsteen directed over 50 Westerns for Republic Pictures, often completing shoots in under two weeks.
The $5000 bounty equals roughly $50,000 today — explaining why these killers are so obsessively committed despite the obvious dangers.
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