Red Desert

December. 17,1949      NR
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A Government agent is sent to track an outlaw who has stolen gold boulion. The chase leads into a desolate desert region where the agent is forced to utilize his survival skills.

Don Barry as  Pecos Jones
Tom Neal as  John Williams
Jack Holt as  Deacon Smith
Margia Dean as  Hazel Carter
Joseph Crehan as  President Ulysses S. Grant
Byron Foulger as  Sparky Jackson
John Cason as  Bob Horn
Tom London as  Colonel
Mike Ragan as  Barton
Hank Bell as  Hank - Stage Driver

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Reviews

Matialth
1949/12/17

Good concept, poorly executed.

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Breakinger
1949/12/18

A Brilliant Conflict

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CrawlerChunky
1949/12/19

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

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Josephina
1949/12/20

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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