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Release Year1947
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Western
Votes2
DirectorEdward Ludwig
WritersLawrence Hazard, Horace McCoy
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fabulous Texan
About The Fabulous Texan
A couple of Confederate soldiers, returning home from the Civil War, find Texas transformed into an armed camp with a quasi-dictator gathering up land and power as fast as he can. The two former Rebels take on this despot each in his own way.
Directed by Edward Ludwig, The Fabulous Texan leans on a strong ensemble — Bill Elliott, John Carroll, Catherine McLeod — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1947.
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