Twilight on the Rio Grande (1947) ⭐ 5.8 | Drama, Music, Western (original) (raw)
1h 11m
Gene and Pokie are on vacation in Mexico when they learn that their buddy Dusty has been bumped off.Gene and Pokie are on vacation in Mexico when they learn that their buddy Dusty has been bumped off.Gene and Pokie are on vacation in Mexico when they learn that their buddy Dusty has been bumped off.
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This film is listed in Harry Medved's "Fifty Worst Movies" book but this really doesn't make sense, as it's a decent little B-western. I usually agree with Medved but this time the film isn't particularly bad, nor good--just a very typical programmer.
While much of the film doesn't make sense (such as the extensive use of phones and trucks in the West and a guy patronizingly named "Mucho Dinero"), the film is rather likable and is pretty indistinguishable from other Gene Autry films. The usual singing, light banter and adventure is all here, though I must admit the "action" was very, very muted. I guess Gene was getting older and exerting himself just wasn't in his contract! However, he did sing some lovely songs and I was surprised how much I enjoyed the title song--especially since I usually hate cowboy music! So is it a bad film or not? Well, it all really depends on your perspective. All of Autry's and Roy Rogers' films were pretty cheesy--with very simple plots, incredibly dumb sidekicks and lots of pointless singing. If you can't stand them, then this film is a "must avoid" film. However, if you like the genre, then it's pretty typical and well made compared to these films--though not the average non-B Western.
- planktonrules
- Oct 11, 2008
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By what name was Twilight on the Rio Grande (1947) officially released in India in English?