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Best of the Badmen (1951)

Movie ★ 6.5 84 min

Western

After the North defeats the South, Union Maj. Jeff Clanton heads to Missouri to provide the Confederacy's Quantrill's Raiders a chance to claim allegiance to the Union, thereby clearing their wanted status. But standing in Clanton's way are the corrupt lawmen Joad and Fowler, who would rather keep the men outlaws to collect the reward on their heads. After Joad and Fowler frame Clanton for murder, he manages to escape, becoming an outlaw himself.

William D. Russell Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1951
Runtime
84 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0043335
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Themes

Cast

Robert Ryan Robert Ryan Jeff Clanton Claire Trevor Claire Trevor Lily Jack Buetel Jack Buetel Bob Younger Robert Preston Robert Preston Matthew Fowler Walter Brennan Walter Brennan 'Doc' Butcher Bruce Cabot Bruce Cabot Cole Younger John Archer John Archer Curley Ringo Lawrence Tierney Lawrence Tierney Jesse James Barton MacLane Barton MacLane Joad Tom Tyler Tom Tyler Frank James Robert J. Wilke Robert J. Wilke Jim Younger John Cliff John Cliff John Younger Lee MacGregor Lee MacGregor Lieutenant Blaine Emmett Lynn Emmett Lynn Oscar Carleton Young Carleton Young Wilson Byron Foulger Byron Foulger Judge (uncredited) Charles Morton Charles Morton Gang Member (uncredited) William Tannen William Tannen Bill - Adjutant (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Best of the Badmen about?
After the North defeats the South, Union Maj. Jeff Clanton heads to Missouri to provide the Confederacy's Quantrill's Raiders a chance to claim allegiance to the Union, thereby clearing their wanted status. But standing in Clanton's way are the corrupt lawmen Joad and Fowler, who would rather keep the men outlaws to collect the reward on their heads. After Joad and Fowler frame Clanton for murder, he manages to escape, becoming an outlaw himself.
Who directed Best of the Badmen?
Best of the Badmen was directed by William D. Russell.
Who stars in Best of the Badmen?
Best of the Badmen stars Robert Ryan, Claire Trevor, Jack Buetel, Robert Preston.
When was Best of the Badmen released?
Best of the Badmen is a 1951 western film.
Where can I watch Best of the Badmen?
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