The Man from Bitter Ridge is a no-frills Western that delivers exactly what fans of the genre love. It has a principled hero, a corrupt townsman running for sheriff (John Dehner), and a trail of gunfire leading to justice. Lex Barker plays Jeff Carr, a state investigator who arrives in Tomahawk to solve a series of stagecoach robberies. Initially suspected himself, a telegram from a nearby town clears his name. He discovers a town bubbling with political tension ahead of an election and a power-hungry villain who flaunts his authority like the badge he desires.
Stephen McNally portrays Alec Black, a hardened, no-nonsense gunslinger leading and protecting a group of sheep farmers who have united to resist those in Tomahawk determined to drive them out. The farmers become an easy target for blame in the recent string of stagecoach robberies.
John Dehner portrays Ranse Jackman, the refined villain. Once again, Dehner takes on one of his suave badman roles.
Mara Corday plays Holly Kenton, a gun-toting young woman who is just as tough as the men around her. However, her beauty catches Carr's eye, sparking his interest and the jealousy of Alec Black, who has plans to marry her.
I really enjoy the older westerns, and this one is no different. There’s something about the way they were filmed back in the day that completely captivates me. The lead characters were great, and Dehner was fantastic in his role as the badman.
RATING 8/10
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